MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,070 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Fuel smell under bonnet but no leaks found.
Idle speed & HC fluctuation noted.
Slight front brake imbalance noted.
Slight play front wheel bearings.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
slight exhaust gas blow manifold area
slight play offside lower front ball joint
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
slight exhaust gas blow manifold area
slight play offside lower front ball joint
Headlamps set slightly low.
Front jacking points damaged by improper lifting.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B275 XYU is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 53,696 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B275 XYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B275 XYU registered?
B275 XYU is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 19 February 1985.
Is B275 XYU safe to buy?
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