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C954 VPK

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,644 mi
Last recorded14,644 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC954 VPK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 14,644 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2026 14,643 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative Staying on permanently (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 14,187 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 14,177 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 13,641 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 13,279 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 13,036 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 13,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 12,490 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 12,168 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 12,102 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 10,441 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 10,070 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 10,070 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 8,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 8,806 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 6,515 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering column

Fail 4 Jul 2013 6,507 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

slight play in steering column

Pass 3 Jul 2012 3,250 miles

Oil leak

rear bumper damage

Pass 1 Jun 2011 6 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2011 6 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 6 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 6 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2009 21,277 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 21,277 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,276 miles

battery isolator switch fitted to floor above exhaust

both front tyre 1.6mm

engine oil leaks

near side rear tyre 1.6mm and is out of shape

off side rear side lamp slightly dim

Pass 7 Jun 2007 20,251 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 18,175 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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C954 VPK is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C954 VPK, 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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C954 VPK is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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