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C296 DDV

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,783 mi
Last recorded70,783 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC296 DDV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 70,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2025 70,783 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 69,790 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear change seal . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 69,751 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 69,751 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 69,751 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 69,349 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor at corners (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 69,345 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor at corners (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2016 69,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately both sides at rear panel areas (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 69,145 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Electrical wiring insecure along inside of front panel (1.9.2a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bolt missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/was covered with silicone sealant (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired panel area not welded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure wheel hub loose on column (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at welded joint (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coolant leak at bottom radiator hose

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 68,910 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 3,244 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2014 3,244 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 109 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 1 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 75,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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C296 DDV is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 53,696 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C296 DDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C296 DDV is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 9 October 1985.

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