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B516 NPJ

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

35,196 mi
Last recorded35,196 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB516 NPJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 35,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 35,195 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 34,821 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight blow exhaust front pipe to manifold joint

Pass 13 Sep 2021 34,586 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 34,583 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 32,965 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 32,965 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2018 32,898 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 32,728 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 32,728 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 32,726 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 32,726 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 24,701 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,701 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 22,940 miles

ADVISED- FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROXIMATELY 60% WORN.

ADVISED-SLIGHT CORROSION STARTED ON SURFACE OF REAR SUB-FRAME.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 22,940 miles

ADVISED- FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROXIMATELY 60% WORN.

ADVISED-SLIGHT CORROSION STARTED ON SURFACE OF REAR SUB-FRAME.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 20,505 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Jun 2007 20,505 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Jul 2006 20,505 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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B516 NPJ is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 B516 NPJ, 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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B516 NPJ is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 9 July 1985.

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