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Austin Mini Mayfair

Purple · Petrol · 1985 · 998 cc

B160 MLVMOT history

B160 MLV is a purple petrol Austin Mini Mayfair first used on 16 May 1985. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 72,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

B160 MLV purple Austin MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
72,447 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B160 MLV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Austin
Model
Mini Mayfair
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
16 May 1985
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B160 MLV was last recorded at 72,447 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Feb 2009: 1,305 miles, lower than 66,930 miles on 6 Sept 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
72,443 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,447 miles
  • 2024 – 69,824 miles
  • 2017 – 69,671 miles
  • 2016 – 69,279 miles
  • 2015 – 67,031 miles
  • 2014 – 64,756 miles
  • 2010 – 1,324 miles
  • 2009 – 1,305 miles
  • 2007 – 66,930 miles
  • 2006 – 65,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,447 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,447 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    72,447 miles
    Test number
    368100736002
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Fail72,443 miles (+2,619)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,443 miles
    Test number
    920067137409
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass69,824 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    69,824 miles
    Test number
    589790741398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,671 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    69,671 miles
    Test number
    415470051872
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  5. Fail69,668 miles (+389)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,668 miles
    Test number
    515679253483
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  6. Pass69,279 miles (+2,248)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    69,279 miles
    Test number
    214203303365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,031 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,031 miles
    Test number
    717795336644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,756 miles (+63,432)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,756 miles
    Test number
    656608724332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass1,324 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    1,324 miles
    Test number
    373919950215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail1,305 miles11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,305 miles
    Test number
    411143020204
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureHeadlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass1,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    1,305 miles
    Test number
    924812949008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail1,305 miles (-65,625)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,305 miles
    Test number
    163312649052
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass66,930 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    66,930 miles
    Test number
    921909647278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,922 miles (+1,771)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,922 miles
    Test number
    530008047221
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass65,151 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    65,151 miles
    Test number
    190769126290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,124 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,124 miles
    Test number
    723158826268
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about B160 MLV

Does B160 MLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B160 MLV is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on B160 MLV?
The MOT on B160 MLV is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B160 MLV done?
B160 MLV was recorded at 72,447 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 379 miles a year.
Has B160 MLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B160 MLV has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on B160 MLV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on B160 MLV find?
B160 MLV passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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