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C413 ONP

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,801 mi
Last recorded77,801 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC413 ONP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 77,801 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 77,798 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 76,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 75,329 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 75,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Some light corrosion in underside of vehicle

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()

Fail 26 May 2020 75,263 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner floor/ arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Some light corrosion in underside of vehicle

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 75,136 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 74,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished to excess

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 74,977 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch Shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished to excess

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 74,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 74,738 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch in boot (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 74,723 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint ball joint slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroding in areas (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion started to front & rear floor in areas (2.4.A.3)

both rear brakes do not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

play in both front top strut mountings

Pass 5 Nov 2015 74,492 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 74,492 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 74,280 miles

Both side front shock absorbers reduced damping affect

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear shock absorber deteriorated/weak

Fail 17 Nov 2014 74,280 miles

Both side front shock absorbers reduced damping affect

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear shock absorber deteriorated/weak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 74,043 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly

Offside front inner arch/sill outside percribed area

Pass 5 Nov 2012 73,783 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,600 miles

Both offside tyre walls deteriorated/cracking slightly

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 73,600 miles

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

Both offside tyre walls deteriorated/cracking slightly

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 73,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 73,409 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 73,112 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper blade splitting offside front inner sill rusting

Fail 16 Nov 2009 73,112 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper blade splitting offside front inner sill rusting

Pass 11 Nov 2008 72,257 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer front sill rusty hole outside precribed area

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 72,257 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer front sill rusty hole outside precribed area

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 71,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 71,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 70,103 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 70,103 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front lower sill rusting

rear brake hoses ok where seen

Pass 15 Nov 2005 68,628 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2005 68,628 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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C413 ONP is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C413 ONP, 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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C413 ONP is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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