114A - AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR AUTO
MOT: ExemptGB
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The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is a distinguished variant of the iconic Mini lineup, often referred to simply as the Mini Mayfair. Manufactured by the British Motor Corporation during the late 20th century, this model embodies the classic charm and compact design that made the Mini a cultural icon. Introduced in the 1990s, the Mayfair Auto features refined interior details and reliable performance, making it a sought-after choice for enthusiasts and city drivers alike. Its core features include a compact engine, agile handling, and distinctive styling cues that set it apart from other Mini models. With its rich heritage and enduring appeal, the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto remains a notable example of British automotive craftsmanship.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
This Austin MINI Mayfair Auto, registration 114A, was manufactured in 1985 and first registered in March 1985. It has a purple exterior and is equipped with a 998cc petrol engine. The vehicle is currently taxed and has an MOT exemption. Its latest MOT test was conducted on 3rd March 2025. The recorded mileage is 31,582 miles. The MOT remains valid, with a notable advisory regarding excessive carbon monoxide emissions from the exhaust. No further MOT expiry date is provided. The vehicle's CO2 emissions are not specified.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
10
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 03 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,582 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Passed - 21 March 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,615 mi
Expires: 22 March 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (O) seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft (O) seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 23 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,028 mi
Expires: 22 March 2024
Passed - 17 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,414 mi
Expires: 16 March 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 03 March 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,972 mi
Expires: 02 March 2021
Passed - 21 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,964 mi
Expires: 20 August 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 15 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 279,549 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid does not hit windscreen (3.5 (a))
- Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 16 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,806 mi
Expires: 15 July 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 13 July 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,806 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Failed - 14 June 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,781 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 13.2 against a limit of 4.5 (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 2000 + (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Passed - 24 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,740 mi
Expires: 23 April 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Failed - 24 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,740 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Passed - 31 March 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,536 mi
Expires: 06 April 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed - 17 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,342 mi
Expires: 06 April 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed - 07 April 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,919 mi
Expires: 06 April 2015
Failed - 27 March 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,890 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Major Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Major Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 02 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,340 mi
Expires: 01 June 2012
Failed - 02 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,340 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Major Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed - 03 March 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,853 mi
Expires: 24 March 2011
Passed - 16 March 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,683 mi
Expires: 24 March 2010
Failed - 13 March 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,683 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Major Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Passed - 25 March 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 205,957 mi
Expires: 24 March 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Advisory Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Passed - 14 March 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 19,337 mi
Expires: 13 March 2008
Failed - 13 March 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 19,337 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Major Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- Major Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Major Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Major Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed - 02 March 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 17,001 mi
Expires: 01 March 2007
Failed - 02 March 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 17,001 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Advisory Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Advisory Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for 114A?
This vehicle is MOT exempt.
What is the tax status of 114A?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 August 2025.
What are the specifications of 114A?
This is a 1985 AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR AUTO in Purple. It runs on Petrol with a 998cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of 114A?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.