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C935 EMT

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

54,501 mi
Last recorded54,501 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC935 EMT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 54,501 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 4,224 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 3,201 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 383 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 98,061 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 95,249 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 91,701 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2017 87,854 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 86,281 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 85,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2014 84,264 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 81,553 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 80,438 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 80,436 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 79,051 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 76,515 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear subframe has light corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2008 76,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear subframe starting to rust

Pass 25 Aug 2007 76,221 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 71,278 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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C935 EMT is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 C935 EMT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C935 EMT registered?

C935 EMT is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 January 1986.

Is C935 EMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C935 EMT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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