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C603 CKN

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,484 mi
Last recorded69,484 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC603 CKN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 69,484 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 69,345 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 69,199 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working All not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 67,389 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 6,739 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 6,739 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 6,738 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 6,722 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 6,722 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 6,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 6,616 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 65,327 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front exhaust has slight weep at joint

nearside rear inner wheel rim dented

offside front brake back plate loose

offside front wheel bearing has slight whirring sound when rotated

Pass 30 Jul 2014 65,327 miles

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

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

front exhaust has slight weep at joint

nearside rear inner wheel rim dented

offside front brake back plate loose

offside front wheel bearing has slight whirring sound when rotated

Fail 23 Jul 2013 6,471 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 6,471 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 5,575 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 5,369 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 May 2011 5,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 4,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 4,039 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 83,361 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 83,361 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear park brake cable swivel pins slightly tight

lefthand front lower balljoint has slight play

lefthand rear inner wheel rim dented

righthand front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 18 Apr 2006 82,879 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 82,865 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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C603 CKN is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C603 CKN, 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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C603 CKN is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 23 January 1986.

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