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B98 LNP

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

789 mi
Last recorded789 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB98 LNP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 789 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 731 miles

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2024 728 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2024 727 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint slack (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2023 700 miles

Offside and nearside front suspension knuckle joints gaitors severely deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2023 694 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside front suspension knuckle joints gaitors severely deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2021 580 miles

All front end suspension rubbers are deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2021 579 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All front end suspension rubbers are deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2018 104 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 1 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 1 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper missing (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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B98 LNP is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 B98 LNP, 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 B98 LNP registered?

B98 LNP is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 16 May 1985.

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