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B259 JAN

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,250 mi
Last recorded52,250 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto36,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB259 JAN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes undersealed

all floors corroded

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

all repaired areas heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect, benifit given

boot floor holed corroded

both sills corroded

front valance corroded

o/s step sill corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

underside car undersealed

Fail 21 Sep 2011 52,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes undersealed

all floors corroded

boot floor holed corroded

both sills corroded

front valance corroded

o/s step sill corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

underside car undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,189 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 52,188 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

both front sills slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2007 51,752 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 51,715 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 50,056 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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B259 JAN is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B259 JAN, 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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B259 JAN is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 11 March 1985.

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