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B275 XYU

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,070 mi
Last recorded57,070 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB275 XYU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 57,070 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 57,070 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 56,321 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 54,799 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 50,946 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 43,350 miles

Fuel smell under bonnet but no leaks found.

Idle speed & HC fluctuation noted.

Slight front brake imbalance noted.

Slight play front wheel bearings.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,728 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 42,485 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,860 miles

Headlamps set slightly low.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,661 miles

Front jacking points damaged by improper lifting.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,398 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 39,393 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 39,173 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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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?

The MOT history for B275 XYU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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