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C686 RCD

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,891 mi
Last recorded87,891 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC686 RCD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 87,891 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 86,792 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 85,923 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 85,297 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 83,911 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 82,062 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 76,793 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2009 68,260 miles

N/s rear tyre "low" on tread.

Signs of rust at o/s rear subframe mounting.

Fail 2 Dec 2009 68,245 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/s rear tyre "low" on tread.

Signs of rust at o/s rear subframe mounting.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 67,540 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Nov 2008 67,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2007 60,232 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 60,229 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 60,224 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2006 57,565 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 57,558 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion problems n/s/f floor

rear sub-frame very rusty/weak and has a welded patch

slight play in top and bottom ball joints on both sides

Fail 10 Mar 2006 55,389 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

rust corroison & welded patches in various places

slight play in all swivels

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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C686 RCD is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 C686 RCD, 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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C686 RCD is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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