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B147 TEL

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,222 mi
Last recorded39,222 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB147 TEL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 39,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

repairs to outer sills

Fail 31 Mar 2020 39,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 36,527 miles

Brake servo modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (rear valance/boot floor & nearside floor in front of subframe (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 36,527 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead area (3.6.C.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear valence/boot floor & nearside floor in front of subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,527 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 36,527 miles

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

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,636 miles

nsf brake hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2010 31,665 miles

Both sills show signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2010 31,661 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both sills show signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2009 31,158 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 29,772 miles

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 TEL is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B147 TEL, 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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B147 TEL is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 15 March 1985.

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