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B603 XEU

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,827 mi
Last recorded79,827 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB603 XEU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 79,827 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 78,812 miles

some light corrosion around rear boot floor

Pass 12 Sep 2023 78,055 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 77,138 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight leak of gas from down pipe to centre pipe

Fail 9 Sep 2022 77,138 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of front arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear or front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight leak of gas from down pipe to centre pipe

Pass 14 Sep 2021 76,521 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 75,508 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 74,308 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 74,148 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 73,954 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 68,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 68,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front aqnd rear section exhausts slight blow

Fail 23 Jun 2008 68,532 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front aqnd rear section exhausts slight blow

Pass 21 Nov 2007 68,532 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 68,532 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

filler in nearside sill

Pass 15 Nov 2006 68,532 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 68,532 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 68,532 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 68,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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B603 XEU is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B603 XEU, 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 B603 XEU registered?

B603 XEU is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 15 February 1985.

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