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C310 OAP

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,989 mi
Last recorded23,989 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC310 OAP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 23,989 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 23,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 23,827 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 23,758 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 23,615 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 23,450 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 23,265 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 22,792 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 22,713 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 22,566 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 22,532 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 22,296 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 21,991 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 21,573 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 21,208 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 20,490 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 20,488 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 20,158 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 20,158 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 19,909 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 19,521 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 19,341 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2007 19,341 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 19,054 miles

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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C310 OAP is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C310 OAP, 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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What year was C310 OAP registered?

C310 OAP is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 24 September 1985.

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