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B435 BYD

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

24,647 mi
Last recorded24,647 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB435 BYD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 24,647 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front sub frame bushs slightly worn

nearside front tyre side wall is damaged

offside rear shock absorber is damp

slight movement in offside top and bottom ball joints

very slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Fail 14 Jul 2017 24,647 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

clutch pedal rubber is missing

front sub frame bushs slightly worn

nearside front tyre side wall is damaged

offside rear shock absorber is damp

oil leak from gear selector shaft seal

slight movement in offside top and bottom ball joints

very slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jun 2016 22,103 miles

nearside and offside rear wheel bearings are slightly noisy

Fail 29 Jun 2016 22,103 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside and offside rear wheel bearings are slightly noisy

Pass 17 Jul 2015 19,419 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

advise both rear wheel bearings slighty noisey

advise brake fluid looks low

Fail 3 Jul 2015 19,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

advise both rear wheel bearings slighty noisey

advise brake fluid looks low

advise engine support bar bushes badly worn

Pass 3 Feb 2014 17,852 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 17,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise both rear tyres slighty perished

advise n/s/f tyre perished in tread advise replacement

Fail 18 Jun 2010 17,455 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise both rear tyres slighty perished

advise n/s/f tyre perished in tread advise replacement

Pass 22 May 2009 17,440 miles

slight movement in ball joints

Fail 22 May 2009 17,440 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight movement in ball joints

Pass 24 Oct 2007 16,916 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 16,908 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 16,895 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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B435 BYD is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B435 BYD, 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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B435 BYD is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 21 June 1985.

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