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C356 ONN

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,891 mi
Last recorded34,891 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC356 ONN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 34,891 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 34,482 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 34,280 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 34,243 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded, not within a prescribed area

Pass 8 Apr 2014 34,184 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 34,174 miles

rusted holes in nearside outer sill

Pass 1 Dec 2009 34,167 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 34,167 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both outer sills showing signs of ruswt

Pass 16 Jun 2008 33,215 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,184 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,802 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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C356 ONN is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C356 ONN, 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 C356 ONN registered?

C356 ONN is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 23 January 1986.

Is C356 ONN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C356 ONN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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