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B212 LPJ

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,701 mi
Last recorded86,701 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto36,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB212 LPJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 86,701 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 86,701 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 86,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 85,783 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 85,783 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 84,896 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 83,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 83,745 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 82,350 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2017 81,163 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 80,035 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 78,977 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 77,051 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 75,808 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 75,157 miles

corrosion to floor on offside just outside subframe mounting

nearside inner cv gaiter split and offside inner cv gaiter poor

offside front suspension cone gaiter adrift

Fail 17 Jan 2012 75,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

corrosion to floor on offside just outside subframe mounting

nearside inner cv gaiter split and offside inner cv gaiter poor

offside front suspension cone gaiter adrift

Pass 18 Jan 2011 74,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 72,991 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 71,424 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 71,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 69,921 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 68,300 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 65,893 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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B212 LPJ is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 36,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B212 LPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B212 LPJ is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 8 January 1985.

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