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C951 AEL

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,281 mi
Last recorded42,281 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC951 AEL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 42,281 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 42,278 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 42,244 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 42,211 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 42,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 42,005 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 41,932 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 41,378 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 40,470 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 39,693 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,753 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,842 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 37,842 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,834 miles

There seems to be a slight dampness on the inner face of the nearside brake backplate. Brakes seem efficient enough though.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 36,009 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 35,968 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 34,987 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 34,987 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 34,460 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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C951 AEL is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C951 AEL, 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 C951 AEL registered?

C951 AEL is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 February 1986.

Is C951 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C951 AEL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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