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C232 MLG

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

69,143 mi
Last recorded69,143 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC232 MLG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 69,143 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 68,295 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 67,479 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 66,667 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 65,908 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 65,763 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 65,089 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 63,303 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 61,606 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 59,610 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 58,283 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 57,114 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 55,813 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 55,808 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,491 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 54,438 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 52,708 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,940 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 50,620 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 50,481 miles

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

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

windscreen has some wiper damage

Fail 7 Aug 2008 50,471 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

windscreen has some wiper damage

Pass 25 Jul 2007 50,345 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 50,211 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 50,211 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and back subframe showing signs of wear

Pass 5 Aug 2005 50,054 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 50,054 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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C232 MLG is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 C232 MLG, 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 C232 MLG registered?

C232 MLG is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 30 May 1986.

Is C232 MLG safe to buy?

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