£4,000 - £4,500
1985 AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
United Kingdom • 11 Mar 2026 • Lot 148
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair has a 998cc engine and shows 62,540 miles. It was subject to an insurance loss in 1997 and has recently benefitted from a comprehensive restoration costing £4.5k, and will be tax exempt this year.
Condition
6
Moderate wear, some reconditioning needed.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
62,540 miles
B38 CHD
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Insurance Category: CATEGORY DMake: AUSTIN Model: MINI MAYFAIRRegistration: B38 CHDEngine Size (cc): 998Current Speedometer Reading: 62,540Year of Manufacture: 1985Date First Registered: 18/06/1985MOT Expiry Date: 02/07/2026Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 4 March 2026 - Tuesday 10 March 2026Current V5 present.
Paperwork includes MOT certificates, DVLA correspondence, and invoices.
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Recorded on VCAR
Description
Date
VRM and VIN
Category D Insurance Loss.
Vehicle Damaged But Repairable - Insurer Decided Not To Repair
MINI MAYFAIR
25/09/1997
The vendor has provided the following:
Maintained at a local garage
Has MOT
Soon to be tax-exempt this year
Vehicle only covered 1,100 Miles since a comprehensive restoration two and a half years ago where £4.500 was spent
Many new parts fitted, just recently the brake master cylinder, fuel pump, carburettor overhaul etc
The Mini is ready to use and enjoy
Will become a Historic vehicle this yea...
Points of note
£1,551
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,563
Median Price (Since 2020)
£15,900
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jul 02 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
62,433 miles
Registration Date
1985-06-18
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 03 2025 with 62,433 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- hazard lights not working correctly
- Offside Front outer seat mount slight movement to cross member
Failed
On Jun 30 2025 with 62,433 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- hazard lights not working correctly
- Offside Front outer seat mount slight movement to cross member
Passed
On Jun 26 2024 with 62,125 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- hazard lights not working
Failed
On Jun 19 2024 with 62,125 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges battery main cable rubbing on front and rear sub/frames (4.11 (a) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Minor:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- hazard lights not working
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Jul 03 2023 with 61,405 miles
Failed
On Feb 27 2015 with 61,402 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Passed
On Feb 27 2015 with 61,402 miles
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