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B314 COV

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,985 mi
Last recorded67,985 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB314 COV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 67,985 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 63,716 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 61,390 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 61,088 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s front. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s front. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 56,127 miles

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

exhaust support bracket incomplete

Fail 13 Feb 2019 55,970 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

exhaust support bracket incomplete

Pass 20 Feb 2018 49,968 miles

Engine/gearbox oil leaks.

Rear sub frame corroded.

Rear sub frame corroded.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 12 Feb 2018 49,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe/manifold area. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm mis shapen. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All four tyres perished,split and in poor condition.

Engine/gearbox oil leaks.

N/S Outer CV gaiter deteriorated.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear sub frame corroded.

Rear sub frame corroded.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 45,019 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 45,009 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 42,454 miles

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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B314 COV is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B314 COV, 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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B314 COV is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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