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B217 MPL

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,902 mi
Last recorded78,902 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB217 MPL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 78,902 miles

Offside Front wing damaged and corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2018 78,860 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.8 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wing damaged and corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2017 68,514 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 67,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 54,331 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 54,333 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 54,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 54,330 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 51,210 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 49,461 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 47,259 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

bigger engine fitted 1275cc

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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B217 MPL 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 72.7%.

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 B217 MPL, 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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B217 MPL is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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