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B23 NJF

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,643 mi
Last recorded78,643 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 NJF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 78,643 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 78,614 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 78,410 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 78,379 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 71,482 miles

rear sub frame is very weak in places

Fail 11 Aug 2006 71,463 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear subframe is very corroded

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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B23 NJF 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 66.7%.

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 B23 NJF, 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 B23 NJF registered?

B23 NJF is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 24 January 1985.

Is B23 NJF safe to buy?

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