1985 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.3L Petrol · B515 SHA
1985 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1985. Recorded mileage 46,178 miles. MOT status: No results.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B515 SHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2008
- 46,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B515 SHA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair (B515 SHA) between May 2006 and May 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)”.
B515 SHA Mileage History
- 06/05/200670,455 mi
- 13/05/200670,569 mi+114 mi
- 04/05/200771,611 mi+1,042 mi
- 10/05/200846,178 mi-25,433 mi
- 22/05/200846,178 mi
Average of roughly -11,868 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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