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B428 TEX

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

68,773 mi
Last recorded68,773 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB428 TEX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 68,773 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 68,499 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 68,308 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 67,291 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 66,361 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 65,243 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 64,214 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 62,660 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 62,038 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 61,471 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 61,150 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 59,643 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 57,792 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 73,030 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 69,915 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 696,924 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 696,915 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 68,423 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 665,165 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 62,086 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 TEX is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 TEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B428 TEX?

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What year was B428 TEX registered?

B428 TEX is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 13 February 1985.

Is B428 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B428 TEX shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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