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B288 DGT

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,810 mi
Last recorded26,810 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB288 DGT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 26,810 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 25,871 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 25,267 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 25,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,858 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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B288 DGT is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B288 DGT, 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 B288 DGT registered?

B288 DGT is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 26 April 1985.

Is B288 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B288 DGT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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