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C820 SPN

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

50,547 mi
Last recorded50,547 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto43,905 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC820 SPN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 50,547 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks damp (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 50,547 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 49,480 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 48,939 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension bushes slightly age cracking / perished in places

fuel cap seal is slightly perished

some oil dampness under engine area

some surface corrosion to underbody and rear subframe in places (vehicle has been undersealed whic also covers brake pipes etc).

Pass 1 Jun 2022 48,513 miles

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

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 48,513 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 48,066 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 47,130 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 46,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion to N/S/R inner rear arch/subframe mounting area. Not deemed exessive

under bonnet fuel hoses perished, tank to pump

Pass 4 Apr 2016 45,148 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 45,140 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings valance and inner wheel arch by rear valance (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 44,956 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 44,392 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 38,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 37,709 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 37,709 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 282,861 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 28,273 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,242 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,671 miles

LIGHT SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

SMALL EXHAUST LEAK

Pass 10 Jul 2006 14,213 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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C820 SPN is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 43,905 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C820 SPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C820 SPN registered?

C820 SPN is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 21 April 1986.

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The MOT history for C820 SPN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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