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B306 VTP

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,994 mi
Last recorded62,994 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB306 VTP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 62,994 miles

Both rear radius arm bushes worn close to legal limit.

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing worn close to legal limit.

slight corrosion to o/s rear floor pan.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 62,980 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear radius arm bushes worn close to legal limit.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear wheel bearing worn close to legal limit.

slight corrosion to o/s rear floor pan.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 60,603 miles

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

N/side track rod end gaiter slightly split

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/Side track rod end gaiter slightly split.

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 60,586 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,161 miles

(1) Nearside front tyre worn down to limit.

(2) Offside front brake hose deteriorated close to limit.

(3) Both front wheel bearings worn close to limit.

(3) Offside front tyre worn close to limit.

(5) Nearside rear wheel bearing worn slightly.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,829 miles

(1) Front exhaust joint blowing close to limit.

(3) All front suspensions joints worn close to limit.

(4) Offside front brake hose deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Rear suspension arms worn slightly.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,157 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 57,157 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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B306 VTP is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B306 VTP, 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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B306 VTP is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 8 February 1985.

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