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B33 YHJ

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,486 mi
Last recorded50,486 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB33 YHJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 50,486 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 49,887 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 49,030 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 48,219 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 47,688 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 46,497 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 46,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2020 46,137 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 45,822 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 43,745 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,540 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 40,278 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,921 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 37,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 37,467 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 37,228 miles

slight play n/s/f hub

Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,982 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight deterioration to front sub-frame bushes

Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,473 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 35,447 miles

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 YHJ is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B33 YHJ, 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 B33 YHJ registered?

B33 YHJ is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 2 January 1985.

Is B33 YHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B33 YHJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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