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B665 JCF

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,264 mi
Last recorded14,264 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB665 JCF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 14,264 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 12,536 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 12,188 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 11,637 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 106,736 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 96,377 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 83,926 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 78,776 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 67,031 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 67,017 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2015 56,554 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 50,907 miles

offside front brake pads worn thin.

offside front light output -reduced marginal pass should investigate.

offside front shock absorber -negligible damping effect should replace.

offside front tyre shoulders wearing thin.

Fail 21 Jan 2014 50,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

offside front brake pads worn thin.

offside front light output -reduced marginal pass should investigate.

offside front shock absorber -negligible damping effect should replace.

offside front tyre shoulders wearing thin.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 46,719 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 46,717 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2005 46,715 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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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B665 JCF is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B665 JCF, 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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B665 JCF is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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