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B309 BKX

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,725 mi
Last recorded80,725 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB309 BKX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 80,725 miles

reverse light switch wiring adrift

Pass 18 Feb 2021 80,558 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 80,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 80,444 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 80,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,421 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 23 Oct 2014 80,027 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,838 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 79,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

battery insecure

body kit covering sills

movement in nearside rear and offside rear suspension arms

Fail 3 Jul 2012 79,649 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery insecure

body kit covering sills

movement in nearside rear and offside rear suspension arms

Pass 17 Jun 2011 79,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel hose at rear slight damp

Pass 29 Jun 2010 78,641 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 77,515 miles

sill panels surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2007 75,597 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 75,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 75,279 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 75,279 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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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B309 BKX is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 B309 BKX, 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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B309 BKX is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 20 June 1985.

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