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B407 BCY

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,987 mi
Last recorded76,987 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB407 BCY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2019 76,987 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 74,303 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 74,214 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 74,145 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 73,883 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 73,149 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 73,083 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 72,946 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack has slight play.

Pass 13 Aug 2011 71,793 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 70,564 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 69,423 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 90,576 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 88,772 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 46,876 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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B407 BCY is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests 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 B407 BCY, 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 B407 BCY registered?

B407 BCY is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B407 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B407 BCY shows 14 tests 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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