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B209 TCT

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,881 mi
Last recorded59,881 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB209 TCT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 59,881 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 59,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure upper brake pad pin (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose locking nut to track rod end (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose locking nut to track rod end (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 53,494 miles

coolant leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 53,167 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

coolant leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 39,408 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 39,392 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 36,147 miles

heavy underseal under vehicle

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 15 Oct 2013 36,147 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

heavy underseal under vehicle

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 13 Jun 2010 35,748 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2010 35,748 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2009 32,864 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 32,864 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 32,753 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 32,753 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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B209 TCT is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B209 TCT, 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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B209 TCT is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 25 January 1985.

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