1985 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.0L Petrol · B435 BYD
1985 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Jun 1985. Recorded mileage 24,716 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B435 BYD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 24,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B435 BYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair (B435 BYD) between July 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 145/70/12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
B435 BYD Mileage History
- 14/07/202624,716 mi
- 27/07/202624,716 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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