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B287 CWN

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Turquoise Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,057 mi
Last recorded57,057 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto36,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB287 CWN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1985
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2008 57,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2006 55,744 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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B287 CWN is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Turquoise with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B287 CWN, 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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What year was B287 CWN registered?

B287 CWN is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 17 June 1985.

Is B287 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B287 CWN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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