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C181 GTA

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,857 mi
Last recorded24,857 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC181 GTA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 24,857 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective low pressure ()

Fail 20 Mar 2025 24,853 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective low pressure ()

Pass 7 Mar 2024 22,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 22,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 21,684 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 20,884 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 20,829 miles

Front floor pans starting to corrode

Pass 3 May 2019 20,562 miles

Front floor pans starting to corrode

Fail 2 May 2019 20,552 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front floor pans starting to corrode

Pass 18 Feb 2013 20,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

repairs to n/s & o/s sills

Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 20,225 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 19,801 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 19,787 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 19,252 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak from bell housing

Pass 17 Feb 2009 18,770 miles

o/s sill starting to corrode

Fail 16 Feb 2009 18,770 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s sill starting to corrode

Pass 21 Feb 2008 18,406 miles

o/s sill

Fail 12 Feb 2008 18,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s sill

Fail 12 Feb 2007 18,010 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

n/s/f & o/s/f inner wings corroded

n/s/r backplate damp (water/spilled fluid?)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 18,010 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f inner wings corroded

n/s/r backplate damp (water/spilled fluid?)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 17,612 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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C181 GTA is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 53,390 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C181 GTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C181 GTA registered?

C181 GTA is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 25 February 1986.

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