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B118 EYB

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,178 mi
Last recorded66,178 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB118 EYB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 66,178 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 65,879 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 65,877 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 65,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 65,762 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 61,537 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 61,535 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 583,122 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 58,132 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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B118 EYB is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 53,696 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B118 EYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B118 EYB registered?

B118 EYB is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 12 July 1985.

Is B118 EYB safe to buy?

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