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B241 ATA

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,170 mi
Last recorded81,170 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB241 ATA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 81,170 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 80,814 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 80,219 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 79,068 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 78,848 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 78,846 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 78,211 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 78,113 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 63,940 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 63,792 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 63,207 miles

front swivels have slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2010 62,391 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 62,389 miles

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

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

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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B241 ATA is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B241 ATA, 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 B241 ATA registered?

B241 ATA is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 20 June 1985.

Is B241 ATA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B241 ATA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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