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B143 RWD

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

27,055 mi
Last recorded27,055 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB143 RWD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,055 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 25,795 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 24,936 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 22,687 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 22,687 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2009 18,920 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 18,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 16,226 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2007 13,908 miles

some play in steering rack

Fail 15 May 2007 13,900 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

some play in steering rack

Pass 10 May 2006 9,339 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 9,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front no. plate poor

high rear brake imballance

slight age cracking to osf flexi-hose

slight play in nsr hub

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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B143 RWD is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B143 RWD, 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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B143 RWD is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 10 April 1985.

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