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B960 JNJ

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,106 mi
Last recorded7,106 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB960 JNJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 7,106 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 6,898 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 6,149 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 5,919 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 4,440 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2020 3,424 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 2,819 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 1,955 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 1,159 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 1 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 85,714 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 84,108 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 74,511 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 74,384 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B960 JNJ is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B960 JNJ, 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 B960 JNJ registered?

B960 JNJ is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B960 JNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B960 JNJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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