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C229 LOO

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,906 mi
Last recorded69,906 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC229 LOO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 69,906 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 69,856 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 69,849 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 69,794 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 69,790 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,655 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 69,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 68,592 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 69,556 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 69,529 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 69,461 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2014 69,422 miles

Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underseal applied

Pass 12 Oct 2013 69,382 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 69,332 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 69,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 69,307 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 69,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

exhaust emit slight blow

Fail 20 Oct 2010 69,185 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

exhaust emit slight blow

Pass 24 Oct 2009 69,160 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 69,160 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 69,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

under car just rust

Pass 22 Oct 2007 69,018 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 69,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 68,825 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 68,631 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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C229 LOO is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C229 LOO, 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 C229 LOO registered?

C229 LOO is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 March 1986.

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