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C294 RYJ

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,664 mi
Last recorded15,664 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC294 RYJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 15,664 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Oct 2025 15,634 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded End of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear engine stabilizer ripped off bulkhead (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2024 13,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes at rear of floor 90 degree bend area and also NSF inner metal pipe through hole (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive around back of top damper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both inner rack joints slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 12,395 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 12,389 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small cut (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 12,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Around shock absorber mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corroded and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper not sweeping glass on right side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working Front wipers stopped working on test. (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 11,643 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 11,632 miles

Slight corrosion on offside sill

Pass 14 Sep 2019 11,545 miles

Slight corrsion on offside sill

Pass 7 Sep 2018 10,901 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 10,640 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 10,640 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 28,824 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2015 28,824 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2014 28,631 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

N/S/R wheel cylinder retaining clip distorted but secure.

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 May 2014 28,624 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 22 May 2013 23,469 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2013 23,412 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 22,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 49,420 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 49,420 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 49,386 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

ADVANCE CORROSION TO N/S/F INNER WING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

GEARBOX FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET BROKEN. ADVANCE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE. ADVANCE CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,867 miles

CORROSION TO BOTH REAR INNER WINGS †CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS †CORROSION TO REAR SUBFRAME

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 47,839 miles

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

O/S INNER CV BOOT INSECURE †BOTH FRONT SHOCKS WEAK †CORROSION TO FLOOR PANS †ADVANCE CORROSION TO REAR SUBFRAME

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

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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C294 RYJ is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C294 RYJ, 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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C294 RYJ is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 April 1986.

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