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B150 PHC

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

24,578 mi
Last recorded24,578 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB150 PHC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 24,578 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2024 24,508 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 24,288 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 24,257 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working all lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 24,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Advise attention (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 24,235 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Nearside front mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front subframe :- o/s/f mounting starting to split, n/s/r mounting starting to split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Advise attention (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 23,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2016 23,885 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 23,804 miles

corrosion to both outer sills but not within 30cm of a body mounting point

Pass 11 Mar 2013 23,786 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,669 miles

O/S/F Floor pan/Wheel arch corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,779 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 42,779 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,616 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,618 miles

Oil leak

Rear sub-frame very rusty

Underside heavily covered with stone-chip

Vehicle structure very rusty

Fail 4 Mar 2009 41,616 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear sub-frame very rusty

Vehicle structure very rusty

Pass 30 May 2006 41,115 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 41,099 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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B150 PHC is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B150 PHC, 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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B150 PHC is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 23 May 1985.

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