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C319 ONV

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,129 mi
Last recorded23,129 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC319 ONV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 23,129 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 23,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 23,066 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 22,895 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 22,386 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 21,959 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 21,952 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 21,952 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 21,880 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 21,836 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 21,832 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 21,696 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 21,674 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 21,256 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front sub-frame nearside rear mounting pereshed

offside/nearside outer sills coroded

rear sub-frame coroded

Fail 1 Sep 2010 20,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

door steps/sills coroded

nearside front sub-frame rear mounting pereshed

rear sub-frame coroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 20,867 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

door steps/sills coroded

nearside front sub-frame rear mounting pereshed

rear sub-frame coroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,420 miles

offside/nearside door steps-body/sills coroded

rear sub-frame coroded

Fail 16 Apr 2008 19,942 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front sub-frame mountings pereshed

nearside front-panel coroded

nearside rear tyre pereshed

offside rear light lens faded

rear sub-frame coroded

Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,942 miles

front sub-frame mountings pereshed

nearside front-panel coroded

nearside rear tyre pereshed

offside rear light lens faded

rear sub-frame coroded

Pass 3 Aug 2007 19,675 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and near side sill corired

under body corried

Pass 16 Aug 2006 19,476 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front sub-frame nearside rear mounting pereshed

offside/nearside sills coroded

Fail 9 Aug 2006 19,476 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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C319 ONV is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 53,390 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 C319 ONV, 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 40 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 C319 ONV registered?

C319 ONV is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C319 ONV safe to buy?

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