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C665 JJO

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,196 mi
Last recorded57,196 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

RegistrationC665 JJO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 57,196 miles

NS and OS floor/ sill corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 57,196 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

NS and OS floor/ sill corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 55,783 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 55,783 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 55,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 55,087 miles

Fog lamp warning light/ switch flickering

Pass 11 Aug 2021 54,785 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe. NSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 54,785 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear subframe OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe. NSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 54,442 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 53,891 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 53,753 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 53,259 miles

Front suspension bushes/mountings perished N/S & O/S

Pass 26 Aug 2016 52,949 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 52,408 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 51,995 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,326 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,427 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 50,426 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 48,181 miles

Advise front suspension hight low

Advise condition of front & rear numbers plates

Pass 7 Jun 2006 38,814 miles

Advise condition of front number plate

Advise minor corrossion at front of os outer sill

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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C665 JJO is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C665 JJO, 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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C665 JJO is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 25 June 1986.

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