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B25 OBY

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,410 mi
Last recorded19,410 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2006
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 OBY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2006 19,410 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet Dated 03/07/2006

Fail 3 Jul 2006 19,406 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

oil leak

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

boot lid hinge panel corroded(not within prescribed area)

clutch pedal rubber worn

front number plate cracked - just acceptable

fuel cap seal perishing

n/s rear valance corner section corroded by subframe mount(not supporting panelling)

n/s/r floor corroded by subframe rear mount - just acceptable

rear number plate slightly discoloured

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Jan 2006
Fail 3 Jan 2006 18,663 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

both door step/sills corroding

both doors corroding

coolant leaking

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal perishing

o/s lower sill badly corroded (not within prescribed area)

o/s/f floor damaged

oil leak

slight corrosion rear subframe

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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B25 OBY is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B25 OBY, 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 B25 OBY registered?

B25 OBY is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 29 March 1985.

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