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B29 SDU

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

79,198 mi
Last recorded79,198 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB29 SDU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 79,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 76,488 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 76,488 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 72,565 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 72,562 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 68,000 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 67,988 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 64,111 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 64,099 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down steering column mounting bracket loose/insecure (2.2.2 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper switch insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2009 60,662 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 7 Dec 2009 60,662 miles

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2008 53,989 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 53,989 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 53,939 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 53,939 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 15,319 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 52,502 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Corrosion offside outer bulkhead by 'a' post under wing

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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B29 SDU is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B29 SDU, 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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B29 SDU is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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