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C93 BDH

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,285 mi
Last recorded96,285 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC93 BDH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 96,285 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 96,284 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2016 31,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure reel (5.2.1a)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner gator under suspension unit (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sticker (8.3.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

floor pan and rear subframe corroded slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2015 31,701 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 31,701 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 31,701 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 31,701 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 31,701 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 31,701 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 40,607 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 40,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 40,608 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 40,607 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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C93 BDH is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C93 BDH, 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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C93 BDH is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 June 1986.

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