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B269 XHD

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

32,662 mi
Last recorded32,662 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto36,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB269 XHD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2016 32,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both rear radius arms slightly worn

fuel feed pipe corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 32,599 miles

brake servo not connected

slight corrosion on rear body and chassis

Pass 29 Sep 2014 32,491 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 32,490 miles

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

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

brake servo unit disconnected

Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,447 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 32,447 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

front bumper loose

Pass 14 Sep 2011 31,882 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 31,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,373 miles

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

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

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

slight knocking from rear shockabsorbers

Fail 15 Sep 2010 31,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

grille insecure

oil pressure switch leaking

slight knocking from rear shockabsorbers

Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,203 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 31,203 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

securing nut missing from front bumper

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,684 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 30,684 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front bumper centre nut missing

Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,082 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 30,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,705 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 29,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake servo unit not connected

front bumper loose

Pass 23 Sep 2005 29,446 miles

play in engine top stabiliser bar

play in o/s/r suspension arm

Fail 3 Sep 2005 29,448 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

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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B269 XHD is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Green 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 B269 XHD, 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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B269 XHD is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 4 February 1985.

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