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C352 WCG

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

33,091 mi
Last recorded33,091 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC352 WCG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 33,091 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 32,448 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 31,499 miles

little reserve travel on parking brake

slight play in top steering column bush

Pass 26 Jul 2017 30,195 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 26,852 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 19,850 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 19,842 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

UNDERBODY UNDERSEALED COVERING REPAIRS

Pass 3 Jun 2011 19,824 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

welding done on cills and body

Fail 1 Jun 2011 19,805 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

welding done on cills and body

Pass 10 Mar 2009 16,099 miles

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

lazy wiper

slight corrosion floors

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Mar 2008 10,370 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 10,349 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 1,256 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 1,255 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/f sub-frame rubber contaminated with oil

Pass 17 Mar 2006 94,466 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 94,466 miles

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

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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C352 WCG is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C352 WCG, 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 C352 WCG registered?

C352 WCG is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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