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B67 WFJ

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,346 mi
Last recorded51,346 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB67 WFJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 51,346 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Pass 5 Jun 2024 51,095 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

both sills both floors and both inner wings repaired sealed and painted

Pass 18 May 2023 50,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 50,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard switch inoperative

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges 175/50/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2022 50,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard switch inoperative

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges 175/50/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 49,779 miles

Battery cable close to exhaust

Light switch intermittant.

Nearside Front Wheel Bearing slight play

Slight blow from exhaust manifold

Fail 20 May 2021 49,779 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Battery cable close to exhaust .

Lights do not always switch on.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,360 miles

advise o/s sill rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,280 miles

advise rust in sills

Fail 17 Mar 2010 49,250 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

advise rust in sills

Pass 13 Mar 2009 48,774 miles

O/s outer sill holed(not in Area)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Outer sills rusty.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,526 miles

Handbrake performance low 18%.

Intermittent fault hazards/main beam switch.

O/s/f inner arch repair plate undersilled.

Outer sills rusty.

Fail 13 Sep 2006 47,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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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B67 WFJ is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B67 WFJ, 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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B67 WFJ is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 February 1985.

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