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C504 GKL

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,494 mi
Last recorded26,494 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC504 GKL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 26,494 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 25,796 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 25,221 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 25,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 24,442 miles

Nearside Rear Radius 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 23,678 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

ehaust centre pipe hitting gear selector box

Fail 16 Aug 2008 23,675 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Coolant leak

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

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

ehaust centre pipe hitting gear selector box

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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C504 GKL is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C504 GKL, 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 C504 GKL registered?

C504 GKL is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 24 April 1986.

Is C504 GKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C504 GKL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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