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B223 MPG

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,903 mi
Last recorded11,903 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto36,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB223 MPG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 11,903 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension trumpet slightly loose

Offside door corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 11,528 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension trumpet slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 11,033 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front floor pans corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear suspension trumpet slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 10,389 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear suspension radius arm bush slight movement

Offside Rear suspension trumpet slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 9,897 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front offside and nearside floor pans slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension trumpet sightly loose

Fail 3 Aug 2019 9,897 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front offside and nearside floor pans slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension trumpet sightly loose

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 9,315 miles

Front both floor pans corroded

Front exhaust pipe joint slightly leaking

Offside Front Outer c v boot slightly pin holed

Offside Rear suspension trumpet slightly loose

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wheel arches corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel hose from tank to pump perished

Pass 5 Aug 2017 8,035 miles

Front Both, Rear Inner Wheel Arches Slight Corrosion

Front Floor Pans Slight Corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension Trumpet Slightly Loose

Pass 28 Jul 2016 6,823 miles

1x exhaust rubber perished

1x exhaust rubber split

Offside Rear suspension trumpet is loose

both rear wheel inner arches slightly corroded

corrosion both front floor pansi

Pass 10 Aug 2015 5,031 miles

1x rear exhaust mount rubber is split,

1x rear exhaust rubber is deteriorated and the exhaust system is loose, not insecure

nearside outer c.v boot is badly perished

offside outer c.v boot is contaminated by oil

offside rear suspension trumpet is loose

surface corrosion both floor pans, both rear inner arches and rear cross member

Pass 21 Aug 2014 3,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2013 3,256 miles

baby seat fitted to nearside front

offside inner CV boot slighty damaged

oil leaks

surface corrosion on both rear inner archs

Pass 2 Apr 2012 3,188 miles

baby seat nearside front

offside inner c.v boot is slightly damaged at end, there is also a slight leak of grease from it .

offside rack boot is slightly deteriorated and twisted

offside track rod end dust cover is deteriorated still preventing dirt to enter

oil leaks

surface corrosion both rear inner archs

surface corrosion offside rear valance inner panel, the panel is not excessivly corroded but quite weak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 3,163 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front steering rack boot slightly perished

slight oil leaks

Pass 16 Mar 2010 3,017 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 2,850 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 2,055 miles

oil leak

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slight knock in steering, felt at wheel. no excessive play anywere

Pass 21 Mar 2007 355 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 522,084 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 52,194 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2006 52,188 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

osf and nsf inner cv gaitors insecure

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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B223 MPG is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B223 MPG, 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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B223 MPG is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 12 March 1985.

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