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B4 BLM

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

59,305 mi
Last recorded59,305 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 BLM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 59,305 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 59,286 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 59,011 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 58,932 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 58,795 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 58,711 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 58,700 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 58,589 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,541 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 58,515 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 58,385 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,230 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 58,162 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 57,061 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 57,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 57,999 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 57,998 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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B4 BLM is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 B4 BLM, 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 B4 BLM registered?

B4 BLM is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 19 November 1985.

Is B4 BLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 BLM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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