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B334 CFR

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,481 mi
Last recorded49,481 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto36,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB334 CFR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 49,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 47,826 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 47,042 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 45,630 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 45,628 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2017 45,215 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 45,215 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 42,814 miles

oil leak

slight corrosion to underside of car

Pass 14 Oct 2014 40,317 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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B334 CFR is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 36,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B334 CFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B334 CFR registered?

B334 CFR is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 23 July 1985.

Is B334 CFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B334 CFR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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