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TYP 5R

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

6,873 mi
Last recorded6,873 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYP 5R
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 6,873 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 5,571 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 4,085 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 3,682 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 1,864 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 57 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 23,588 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 23,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 21,102 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 16,233 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 16,233 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 12,302 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 12,302 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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TYP 5R is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TYP 5R, 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 TYP 5R registered?

TYP 5R is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is TYP 5R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYP 5R shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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