AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR C18PDW has 19 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1985 AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2009

This vehicle is over 40 years old and does not legally require an MOT.

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 57,550 miles 10 months ago on Monday 7th July 2025 at 08:33.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Monday 6th July 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

C18PDW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH JULY 202657,550 MI
PASSED5TH JULY 20244TH JULY 202557,533 MI
FAILED3RD MAY 202357,532 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Sub-Frame Is Deformed And Structural Rigidity Is Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Ball Joint Likely To Become Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
PASSED9TH MAY 20228TH MAY 202356,995 MI
FAILED3RD MAY 202265,995 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Inside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
PASSED22ND APRIL 20215TH MAY 202256,555 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED22ND APRIL 202156,555 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED6TH MAY 20205TH MAY 202156,426 MI
PASSED1ST JUNE 201631ST MAY 201749,521 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
PASSED11TH MAY 201529TH MAY 201648,868 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED5TH MAY 201548,868 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.5.a.2)
  2. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  3. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Upper Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  5. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED30TH MAY 201429TH MAY 201542,852 MI
FAILED30TH MAY 201442,852 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Missing (1.3.2a)
PASSED24TH APRIL 20133RD MAY 201442,791 MI
FAILED24TH APRIL 201342,791 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Upper Front Suspension Retaining Device Ineffective (2.5.a.4)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Lower Front Suspension Retaining Device Ineffective (2.5.a.4)
PASSED4TH MAY 20123RD MAY 201342,608 MI
PASSED29TH MAY 201029TH MAY 201168,838 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
PASSED30TH MAY 200929TH MAY 201081,523 MI
FAILED30TH MAY 200981,523 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Fitted (1.1.c.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Drive Shaft Coupling Bearing Fastener Insecure (2.5.c.2b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Front Drive Shaft Coupling Bearing Fastener Insecure (2.5.c.2b)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Wheel Insecure (4.2.a.1c)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3c)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

C18PDW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 37%

C18PDW MOT Comments

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C18PDW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 57,550 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,439 miles

C18PDW FAQs

This Austin Mini Mayfair with registration C18PDW was manufactured on Tuesday 31st December 1985 so it is currently 40 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 1 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 57,550 miles, so this Austin has travelled an average of 1,439 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Austin Mini Mayfair beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means C18PDW has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Austin Mini Mayfair has had 5 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 7 Major, 2 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Austin Mini Mayfair is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does C18PDW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 C18PDW does have an active MOT. However, this vehicle is over 40 years old and does not legally require an MOT. Read more

Is C18PDW Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 C18PDW does have Tax. Read more

When does C18PDW Tax expire?

The current Tax for C18PDW will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does C18PDW MOT expire?

The current MOT for C18PDW will expire in 2 months on Monday 6th July 2026. Read more

When did C18PDW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for C18PDW was on Monday 7th July 2025 at 08:33. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has C18PDW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for C18PDW we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has C18PDW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for C18PDW we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is C18PDW?

C18PDW is registered as a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair. Read more

How many miles has C18PDW done?

The odometer reading for C18PDW at the last MOT in July 2025 was 57,550 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 1,439 miles per year. Read more

How old is C18PDW?

The vehicle C18PDW was manufactured in 1985 so it is currently 40 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 31st October 1985. Read more

What colour is C18PDW?

The official colour of C18PDW is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does C18PDW have?

C18PDW has a 1 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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