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B169 RWD

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,462 mi
Last recorded64,462 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB169 RWD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 64,462 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 63,783 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 63,765 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 63,685 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 63,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 61,139 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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B169 RWD is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B169 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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What year was B169 RWD registered?

B169 RWD is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 10 April 1985.

Is B169 RWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B169 RWD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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