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B363 BMK

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,209 mi
Last recorded63,209 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2006
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB363 BMK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2006 63,209 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 63,209 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 63,005 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 63,005 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all lights very poor lighting

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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B363 BMK is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B363 BMK, 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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What year was B363 BMK registered?

B363 BMK is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 18 January 1985.

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