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B792 PVN

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,186 mi
Last recorded91,186 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB792 PVN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 91,186 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 91,166 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 91,125 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 91,120 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 90,929 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 90,573 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 90,532 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 85,135 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 84,696 miles

both front seats move sideway

unable to open boot

Fail 28 Nov 2016 84,696 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe bracket bolt missing (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both front seats move sideway

n/s rear tyre flat

unable to open boot

Pass 10 Dec 2015 81,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 81,357 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 81,356 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 78,205 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 78,191 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel

Fail 6 Sep 2008 78,179 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 78,175 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 78,175 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rec front to rear brake pipe

Rec n/s/f wheel binding slightly

Rec slight play o/s radias arm bearing

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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B792 PVN is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B792 PVN, 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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B792 PVN is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 3 May 1985.

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