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B385 OPV

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

28,162 mi
Last recorded28,162 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB385 OPV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 28,162 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 28,019 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 27,963 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 27,656 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 27,491 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 27,364 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 27,364 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak front pipe leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 27,175 miles

Clutch slave cylinder is leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from more than one place (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 27,175 miles

Clutch slave cylinder is leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from more than one place (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 26,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 26,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 26,612 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Small Hole in rear Exhaust Silencer

Pass 31 May 2017 26,268 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 25,730 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight leak of exhaust gases

Pass 1 May 2015 25,321 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 25,326 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 25,321 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 25,177 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 25,061 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 24,907 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 24,809 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 24,793 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 24,626 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 24,495 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 24,109 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 24,109 miles

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

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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B385 OPV is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 B385 OPV, 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 B385 OPV registered?

B385 OPV is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 18 March 1985.

Is B385 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B385 OPV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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