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B428 DEV

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,290 mi
Last recorded1,290 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB428 DEV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 1,290 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 841 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 100,479 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 99,994 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 99,454 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 98,665 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 97,222 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 98,642 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 95,638 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 94,984 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 94,368 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 93,141 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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B428 DEV is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B428 DEV, 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 B428 DEV registered?

B428 DEV is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 23 May 1985.

Is B428 DEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B428 DEV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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