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C771 OFL

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,525 mi
Last recorded86,525 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC771 OFL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 86,525 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 86,441 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 86,355 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 85,775 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 85,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer CV boot perished

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 85,173 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer CV boot perished

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 84,510 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot perished

Fail 2 Jul 2020 84,506 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot perished

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split, but preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 84,479 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2015 84,283 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 84,226 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 84,096 miles

general under body surface corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2009 83,011 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 81,631 miles

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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C771 OFL is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C771 OFL, 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 C771 OFL registered?

C771 OFL is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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