1986 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.0L Petrol · C180 COU
1986 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1986. Recorded mileage 93 miles. MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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C180 COU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2025
- 93 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C180 COU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair (C180 COU) between June 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
C180 COU Mileage History
- 22/06/202244,795 mi
- 12/02/202581 mi-44,714 mi
- 26/02/202593 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly -16,655 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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