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B33 VOU

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,092 mi
Last recorded73,092 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB33 VOU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 73,092 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 20,053 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 19,576 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 19,567 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f tyre very close to inner wheel arch on lock.

play in n/s & o/s/f suspension top & bottom ball joints..

play in n/s/r radius arm bearing..

evidence of o/s/f tyre fouling wheel arch..

position lamps operated by switch independent of headlamps.

Pass 1 Nov 2005 17,382 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 17,382 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

osf tyre cut slightly around side wall

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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B33 VOU is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B33 VOU, 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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B33 VOU is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 January 1985.

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