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C478 LKY

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

55,378 mi
Last recorded55,378 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC478 LKY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 55,378 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 55,345 miles

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

Front subframe mountings poor

Gear change remote mounting broken

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 55,262 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 55,247 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 55,072 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 54,926 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 54,568 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 54,102 miles

All 4 tyres perished

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

Pass 12 May 2018 53,821 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 53,650 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 53,570 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 53,564 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 53,465 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 53,456 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 53,456 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 53,429 miles

advise front pipe leeking

Pass 17 Jun 2011 53,422 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,397 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 53,397 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 53,367 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 53,355 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 53,355 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust front pipe leeking a manifold

n/s wing mirror missing

Pass 19 Jun 2007 53,320 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 53,320 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 53,312 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 53,312 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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C478 LKY is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 C478 LKY, 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 C478 LKY registered?

C478 LKY is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 19 June 1986.

Is C478 LKY safe to buy?

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