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C748 MEV

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,850 mi
Last recorded81,850 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC748 MEV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 81,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 81,778 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 81,693 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess some play in forward bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 81,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front/mid (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess some play in forward bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 81,307 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 81,307 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,616 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 75,067 miles

Both front tie rods are bent / damaged to the limits.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front upper and lower suspension balls joints have some play in them.

Gear change remote is very stiff to opperate.

Radiator lower fixing bolt is falling out.

Rear seat belts have been removed.

Fail 5 Mar 2009 75,059 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tie rods are bent / damaged to the limits.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front upper and lower suspension balls joints have some play in them.

Gear change remote is very stiff to opperate.

Radiator lower fixing bolt is falling out.

Rear seat belts have been removed.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 67,339 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 67,339 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.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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C748 MEV is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C748 MEV, 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 C748 MEV registered?

C748 MEV is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 4 June 1986.

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