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C207 KBW

1986 Austin Maestro Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

42,247 mi
Last recorded42,247 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro Mayfair43,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC207 KBW
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 42,247 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 41,270 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 41,209 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 40,485 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 39,988 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 38,999 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 37,198 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 34,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 34,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 32,374 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 30,556 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,219 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 28,219 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 28,064 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

minor leak from centre exhaust box

oil filter casing rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2013 28,064 miles

minor leak from centre exhaust box

oil filter casing rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2012 26,950 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 25,701 miles

nearside rear mudflap poorly secured

Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,286 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 25,086 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 25,083 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 24,925 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 24,661 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro Mayfair?

Based on 527 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
1,297
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 24
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 17
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C207 KBW is a 1986 Austin Maestro Mayfair in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1986 Austin Maestro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 43,709 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro Mayfair fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C207 KBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was C207 KBW registered?

C207 KBW is a 1986 Austin Maestro Mayfair, first registered on 9 July 1986.

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