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B207 HTF

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,112 mi
Last recorded14,112 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB207 HTF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 14,112 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 13,872 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 13,645 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 13,582 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 13,582 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users petrol (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 13,570 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 13,558 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 13,558 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 13,544 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 13,537 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 13,530 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 13,522 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 13,521 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre slight bulge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 13,101 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 13,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/f floor holed not within 30cm of load bearing area

Pass 7 Feb 2012 13,077 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,072 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 13,065 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 13,051 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 13,047 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 13,036 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 13,006 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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B207 HTF is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B207 HTF, 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 B207 HTF registered?

B207 HTF is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B207 HTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B207 HTF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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