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C815 OSS

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,917 mi
Last recorded29,917 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC815 OSS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 29,917 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 29,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 27,519 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 29,505 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 25,610 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 25,610 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2012 21,722 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 19,221 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

GENERAL BODY CORROSION.

GENERAL OIL LEAKS.

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.

REAR PANEL CORRODED.

Pass 13 May 2010 18,678 miles

BOTTOM OF FRONT DOORS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

GEAR SLIGHTLY STIFF.

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.

HEATER VALVE HAS SLIGHT LEAK.

L/H DOOR MIRROR SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

REAR BRAKES SCUFFING SLIGHTLY.

REAR PANEL CORRODED.

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS.

Pass 30 May 2006 18,567 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 18,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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C815 OSS is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C815 OSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C815 OSS registered?

C815 OSS is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C815 OSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C815 OSS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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