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B195 XKE

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,388 mi
Last recorded49,388 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB195 XKE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 49,388 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 49,373 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 49,357 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 49,338 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 49,243 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 49,168 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 49,160 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 49,048 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 48,913 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 48,341 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 48,570 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,339 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 478,552 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

manifold/downpipe fractured

o/s tie bar bolt on u.s.d.

Fail 18 Feb 2010 43,655 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

bonnet missing

manifold/downpipe fractured

o/s tie bar bolt on u.s.d.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,030 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 42,998 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2007 41,365 miles

wipers run slow

Fail 11 Dec 2007 41,364 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery cable insecure under front subframe

pass switch not working

wipers run slow

Pass 9 Sep 2006 40,172 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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B195 XKE is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B195 XKE, 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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B195 XKE is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 26 March 1985.

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