1985 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.0L Petrol · B566 FMR
1985 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 1985. Recorded mileage 43,637 miles. MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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B566 FMR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 43,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B566 FMR 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 (B566 FMR) between August 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
B566 FMR Mileage History
- 29/08/202443,286 mi
- 11/09/202443,294 mi+8 mi
- 08/09/202543,597 mi+303 mi
- 17/04/202643,636 mi+39 mi
- 20/04/202643,637 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 214 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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