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B38 CHD

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,433 mi
Last recorded62,433 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB38 CHD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 62,433 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer seat mount slight movement to cross member

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hazard lights not working correctly

Fail 30 Jun 2025 62,433 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer seat mount slight movement to cross member

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hazard lights not working correctly

Pass 26 Jun 2024 62,125 miles

hazard lights not working

Fail 19 Jun 2024 62,125 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges battery main cable rubbing on front and rear sub/frames (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hazard lights not working

Pass 3 Jul 2023 61,405 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 61,402 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 61,402 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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B38 CHD is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B38 CHD, 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 B38 CHD registered?

B38 CHD is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 18 June 1985.

Is B38 CHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B38 CHD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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