Austin Mini Mayfair
Black · Petrol · 1985 · 1,275 cc
B985 OLXMOT history
B985 OLX is a black petrol Austin Mini Mayfair first used on 1 May 1985. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 61,199 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 61,199 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 732 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B985 OLX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Austin
- Model
- Mini Mayfair
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1985
- First used
- 1 May 1985
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
B985 OLX was last recorded at 61,199 miles on 7 Nov 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Aug 2009: 23,293 miles, lower than 52,703 miles on 13 Aug 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 61,199 miles · 28 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 732 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 61,199 miles
- 2022 – 61,199 miles
- 2020 – 34,483 miles
- 2019 – 34,480 miles
- 2018 – 32,313 miles
- 2017 – 30,906 miles
- 2016 – 30,372 miles
- 2013 – 30,085 miles
- 2012 – 28,259 miles
- 2011 – 26,295 miles
- 2010 – 24,876 miles
- 2009 – 23,299 miles
- 2008 – 52,703 miles
- 2007 – 49,362 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass61,199 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
20 tests since 1 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,199 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 61,199 miles
- Test number
- 689173430188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,199 miles (+26,716)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 61,199 miles
- Test number
- 342020147603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,483 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 34,483 miles
- Test number
- 960783549573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,480 miles (+2,167)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,480 miles
- Test number
- 696297035056
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Pass32,313 miles (+1,407)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 32,313 miles
- Test number
- 266401092738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,906 miles (+534)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 30,906 miles
- Test number
- 521871406435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,372 miles (+287)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 30,372 miles
- Test number
- 258843482954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,085 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 30,085 miles
- Test number
- 508035113385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,084 miles (+1,825)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,084 miles
- Test number
- 535615703357
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass28,259 miles (+34)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 28,259 miles
- Test number
- 438011522358
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisorySub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEXTENSIVE WELDING CARRIED OUT THROUGH VEHICLE
- NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN
Fail28,225 miles (+1,930)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,225 miles
- Test number
- 168837142268
- FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureSub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Pass26,295 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 26,295 miles
- Test number
- 257543661230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,247 miles (+1,371)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,247 miles
- Test number
- 206166151279
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass24,876 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 24,876 miles
- Test number
- 964777550206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,874 miles (+1,575)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,874 miles
- Test number
- 254158530269
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass23,299 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 23,299 miles
- Test number
- 110226639242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,293 miles (-29,410)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,293 miles
- Test number
- 920353739267
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass52,703 miles (+3,341)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 52,703 miles
- Test number
- 772916228264
- AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass49,362 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 49,362 miles
- Test number
- 390188247440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,353 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,353 miles
- Test number
- 694994647257
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Questions about B985 OLX
- Does B985 OLX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on B985 OLX expired on 6 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on B985 OLX?
- The MOT on B985 OLX expired on 6 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has B985 OLX done?
- B985 OLX was recorded at 61,199 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2023, an average of 732 miles a year.
- Has B985 OLX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B985 OLX has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2019.
- Has the mileage on B985 OLX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on B985 OLX find?
- B985 OLX passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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