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B595 AVS

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,434 mi
Last recorded82,434 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB595 AVS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 82,434 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,425 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 82,134 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2015 77,542 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 77,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 71,825 miles

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 71,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 69,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 69,893 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 67,880 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 67,880 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 67,798 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 67,433 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 67,433 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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B595 AVS is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue 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 B595 AVS, 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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B595 AVS is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 June 1985.

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