MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Nearside Front Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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
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
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
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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?
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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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