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B240 RWK

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

26,253 mi
Last recorded26,253 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB240 RWK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 26,253 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 26,155 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 25,974 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 25,612 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 25,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre flat

Pass 11 May 2015 25,339 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 25,246 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 25,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 24,973 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 24,687 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 23,029 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,333 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 22,307 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,576 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,491 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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B240 RWK is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B240 RWK, 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 B240 RWK registered?

B240 RWK is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 4 March 1985.

Is B240 RWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B240 RWK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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