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B172 EGP

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,025 mi
Last recorded5,025 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB172 EGP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 5,025 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 4,377 miles

Central Front joint weak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 2,733 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight noise in rear hubs

Fail 8 Jul 2013 2,727 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight noise in rear hubs

Pass 28 Apr 2011 1,199 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 7 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 1 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 70,981 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 70,973 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 49,418 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 49,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 49,376 miles

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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B172 EGP is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B172 EGP, 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 B172 EGP registered?

B172 EGP is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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