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B366 YRN

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

16,089 mi
Last recorded16,089 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB366 YRN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 16,089 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 16,086 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 16,086 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 15,675 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 15,675 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 15,591 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 15,150 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 14,525 miles

Under body heavily under sealed

Pass 4 Feb 2017 13,947 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 13,947 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2011 13,934 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 13,934 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 13,927 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 13,927 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,348 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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B366 YRN is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B366 YRN, 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 B366 YRN registered?

B366 YRN is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B366 YRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B366 YRN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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