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C866 MWA

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

861 mi
Last recorded861 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC866 MWA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 861 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 419 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 268 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 6 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 15,266 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 15,266 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 31 May 2014 966 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 965 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2013 9 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 92,445 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 88,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 88,807 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 86,898 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 86,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 98,015 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 97,936 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 13 May 2006 97,817 miles

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

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

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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C866 MWA is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in White 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 C866 MWA, 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 C866 MWA registered?

C866 MWA is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 July 1986.

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