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C267 NRN

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,764 mi
Last recorded51,764 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC267 NRN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 51,764 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 51,717 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 51,690 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 51,652 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 51,578 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 51,575 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 51,500 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 51,496 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 51,425 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 51,419 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush/bearing has excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 51,384 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 51,312 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 51,211 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 51,088 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 49,920 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 49,920 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 46,472 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 40,045 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside is starting to corrode

Pass 7 Dec 2009 40,045 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside is starting to corrode

Pass 17 Dec 2008 40,030 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 35,654 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 32,115 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2005 28,242 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 28,229 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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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C267 NRN is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C267 NRN, 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 C267 NRN registered?

C267 NRN is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 12 June 1986.

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