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B396 RUE

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,922 mi
Last recorded5,922 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2006
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB396 RUE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2006 5,922 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B396 RUE is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B396 RUE, 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 B396 RUE registered?

B396 RUE is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 26 March 1985.

Is B396 RUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B396 RUE shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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