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B91 ODD

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,365 mi
Last recorded76,365 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB91 ODD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 76,365 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 75,022 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak,

Fail 4 Dec 2015 75,022 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

oil leak,

Pass 6 Dec 2014 71,847 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 70,331 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 70,330 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 69,435 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2013 69,435 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 67,840 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2012 67,840 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 65,278 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 65,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 65,034 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 65,034 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 62,817 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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B91 ODD is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B91 ODD, 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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B91 ODD is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 4 February 1985.

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