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B558 MPJ

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,307 mi
Last recorded54,307 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB558 MPJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 54,307 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 53,801 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 52,899 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 52,374 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 52,324 miles

Park brake limits only just met 17%

hazard lights not working

o/s/f lower suspension arm bolt/pin not located in subframe correctly.

Fail 13 May 2019 52,313 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Steering rack insecure n/s/f u bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Park brake limits only just met 17%

hazard lights not working

o/s/f lower suspension arm bolt/pin not located in subframe correctly.

Fail 10 May 2019 52,313 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2015 51,955 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 49,030 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 48,288 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 45,622 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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B558 MPJ is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B558 MPJ, 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 B558 MPJ registered?

B558 MPJ is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is B558 MPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B558 MPJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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