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B151 KRC

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,947 mi
Last recorded27,947 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB151 KRC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 27,947 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 27,101 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 26,736 miles

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

Surface corrosion to front floors

Pass 18 Jun 2022 25,595 miles

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

Offside Rear has oil misting around the brake drum but rbt readings are good

Pass 2 Jul 2021 23,860 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 23,267 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 20,727 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 15,048 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 14,970 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened hand brake (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 82,521 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front floorpan slightly corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 82,410 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front floorpan slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 6,285 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 4,112 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 1,475 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 98,442 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 98,439 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 98,439 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 93,310 miles

ferrells on brake pipes rusty/handbrake cable rusty/oil leaks

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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B151 KRC 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 83.3%.

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 B151 KRC, 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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B151 KRC is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 7 June 1985.

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