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B31 XUW

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,501 mi
Last recorded82,501 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB31 XUW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 82,501 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 81,777 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 81,249 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 80,282 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 79,400 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 78,759 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 77,219 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 76,636 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 76,636 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.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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B31 XUW is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B31 XUW, 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 B31 XUW registered?

B31 XUW is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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