1986 Austin MINI Mayfair Auto 1.0L Petrol · C714 GRO
1986 Austin MINI Mayfair Auto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1986. Recorded mileage 51,862 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/11/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 998cc
C714 GRO Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2019
- 51,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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C714 GRO Mileage History
- 23/03/200632,810 mi
- 26/03/200735,305 mi+2,495 mi
- 21/03/200838,275 mi+2,970 mi
- 01/09/200838,317 mi+42 mi
- 08/09/200941,199 mi+2,882 mi
- 08/09/200941,199 mi
- 11/09/201043,494 mi+2,295 mi
- 25/05/201545,355 mi+1,861 mi
- 08/06/201545,355 mi
- 11/11/201646,470 mi+1,115 mi
- 19/11/201646,477 mi+7 mi
- 16/11/201748,162 mi+1,685 mi
- 12/11/201849,429 mi+1,267 mi
- 17/11/201849,452 mi+23 mi
- 14/11/201951,862 mi+2,410 mi
Average of roughly 1,396 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
C714 GRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto (C714 GRO) between March 2006 and November 2019.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2019 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: Brakes (12 issues), Steering (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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