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B925 WNW

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,556 mi
Last recorded65,556 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB925 WNW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 65,556 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 65,006 miles

oil leaking.

Pass 10 May 2024 64,606 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 64,046 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 63,736 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 63,113 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 62,636 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 62,071 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 62,071 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 61,135 miles

OIL LEAKING.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 60,415 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

oil leaking.

Fail 2 Jun 2017 60,394 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leaking.

Pass 10 May 2016 59,324 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 58,222 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 57,012 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2013 55,648 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,400 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 54,396 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing!

Pass 13 May 2011 52,539 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 50,897 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,367 miles

slight movement in n/s/f top ball joint/both front brake hoses starting to crack/very slight movement in rear bearings/fuel flow pipe splitting (not leaking)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 49,335 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

slight movement in n/s/f top ball joint/both front brake hoses starting to crack/very slight movement in rear bearings/fuel flow pipe splitting (not leaking)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 48,442 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 48,442 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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B925 WNW is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 B925 WNW, 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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What year was B925 WNW registered?

B925 WNW is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B925 WNW safe to buy?

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