1986 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.0L Petrol · C232 MLG
1986 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 May 1986. Recorded mileage 70,061 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,061 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C232 MLG Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 70,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C232 MLG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair (C232 MLG) between August 2005 and August 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)”.
C232 MLG Mileage History
- 03/08/200550,054 mi
- 05/08/200550,054 mi
- 25/07/200650,211 mi+157 mi
- 25/07/200650,211 mi
- 25/07/200750,345 mi+134 mi
- 07/08/200850,471 mi+126 mi
- 18/08/200850,481 mi+10 mi
- 13/08/200950,620 mi+139 mi
- 21/07/201050,940 mi+320 mi
- 23/07/201152,708 mi+1,768 mi
- 25/07/201254,438 mi+1,730 mi
- 26/07/201254,491 mi+53 mi
- 27/07/201355,808 mi+1,317 mi
- 29/07/201355,813 mi+5 mi
- 26/07/201457,114 mi+1,301 mi
- 11/08/201558,283 mi+1,169 mi
- 13/08/201659,610 mi+1,327 mi
- 22/07/201761,606 mi+1,996 mi
- 15/08/201863,303 mi+1,697 mi
- 20/07/201965,089 mi+1,786 mi
- 07/08/202065,763 mi+674 mi
- 24/07/202165,908 mi+145 mi
- 19/08/202266,667 mi+759 mi
- 19/08/202367,479 mi+812 mi
- 15/08/202468,295 mi+816 mi
- 13/08/202569,143 mi+848 mi
- 04/08/202670,061 mi+918 mi
Average of roughly 953 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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