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B109 LYJ

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

21,914 mi
Last recorded21,914 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto36,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB109 LYJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 21,914 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 21,914 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 21,913 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 21,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 20,768 miles

n/s/r tyre slight cracks in sidewall

o/s/r tyre slight cracks in sidewall

Fail 1 Oct 2009 20,768 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre slight cracks in sidewall

o/s/r tyre slight cracks in sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2008 20,585 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 20,584 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 20,189 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 20,189 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 19,752 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 19,752 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

engine oil low and leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2005 18,226 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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B109 LYJ is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 36,920 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B109 LYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B109 LYJ registered?

B109 LYJ is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 11 June 1985.

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