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B171 MKF

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

42,986 mi
Last recorded42,986 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto36,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB171 MKF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 42,986 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/to/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose deteriorated front/to /rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 42,986 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/to/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fuel hose deteriorated front/to /rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 42,856 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 42,856 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 42,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2021 42,517 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts under side of vehicle (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 42,471 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 42,470 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s n/s sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s n/s jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Front Steering rack gaiter split o/s n/s (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s n/s jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 39,557 miles

Body has slight corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,258 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 37,258 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,904 miles

All Brake Pipes Coated In Underseal

Fail 2 Mar 2012 34,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

All Brake Pipes Coated In Underseal

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 34,039 miles

Fuel pipes under bonnet cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 34,039 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

O/S/R Tyre starting to crack

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel pipes under bonnet Cracking X 2

Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,997 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 32,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,275 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 27,195 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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B171 MKF is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 B171 MKF, 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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B171 MKF is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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