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B708 PBJ

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,208 mi
Last recorded32,208 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB708 PBJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 32,208 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 30,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking Faces Outer/Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 27,341 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 24,262 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 24,258 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 19,711 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 16,243 miles

Offside Front brake flexi close to tie bar

Pass 17 Jan 2020 10,000 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 9,567 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

trace of play felt at steering wheel .. not yet excessive

Pass 20 Jan 2018 3,822 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 3,717 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 94,000 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 91,624 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 88,472 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 83,392 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 78,521 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 17,616 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 17,002 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2008 16,929 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 31 May 2008 16,929 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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B708 PBJ is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B708 PBJ, 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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B708 PBJ is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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