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B147 DAX

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,237 mi
Last recorded24,237 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB147 DAX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 24,237 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 45,263 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 45,251 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B147 DAX is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B147 DAX, 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 B147 DAX registered?

B147 DAX is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 12 June 1985.

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The MOT history for B147 DAX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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