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C386 GKP

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

75,720 mi
Last recorded75,720 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC386 GKP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 75,720 miles

Some underside components showing signs of corrosion

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2024 75,514 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 75,056 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 74,159 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Panel & Vallance Corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill & Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 74,158 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing & Clutch Pedal & Accelerator (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Whole Lamp Unit Loose (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Panel & Vallance Corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill & Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 73,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface rust and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components

Fail 10 May 2018 73,619 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface rust and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 9 May 2017 73,497 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 73,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Deteriorated & Cracked

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

Offside Rear Rear Panel Corroded & Holed Adjacent To Fog Light

Slight Play In Inner Steering Rack Joints

Fail 19 May 2016 73,175 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel Arch At Rear Adjacent To Floor / Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel Arch At Rear Adjacent To Floor/Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre Deteriorated & Cracked

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)

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

Offside Rear Rear Panel Corroded & Holed Adjacent To Fog Light

Slight Play In Inner Steering Rack Joints

Pass 14 May 2015 71,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2015 71,466 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 69,969 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 69,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 67,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel pipe on fuel pump slightly cracking

Fail 9 Apr 2013 67,485 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted and glazed

fuel pipe slightly cracking on fuel pump

slight play in nearside front top suspension arm pin/ bushes

Pass 22 Jul 2010 66,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion at front inner wings to floorpans.

underside covered in underseal not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas.

Fail 16 Jul 2010 66,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion at front inner wings to floorpans.

underside covered in underseal not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas.

Pass 10 Mar 2007 66,225 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 66,219 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 66,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner 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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C386 GKP is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C386 GKP, 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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C386 GKP is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 May 1986.

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