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C886 JGB

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,686 mi
Last recorded23,686 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto43,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC886 JGB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 23,686 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 23,365 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 23,259 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 23,259 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 23,256 miles

boot repair heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Jun 2019 23,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 23,141 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 23,134 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 23,120 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 21,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 21,721 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 21,398 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

eng/trans oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,398 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

eng/trans oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2006 310 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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C886 JGB is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C886 JGB, 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 C886 JGB registered?

C886 JGB is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 17 February 1986.

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