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B444 KWV

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,724 mi
Last recorded77,724 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB444 KWV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 77,724 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 75,807 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 72,547 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 69,969 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 69,969 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 44,769 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

Inner boot floor is corroded

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

Possible fault with light switch

Rear wheel bearings are noisy

Steering rack has play on the rack mountings

Vehicle body has excessive corrosion

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion

Pass 1 May 2008 44,516 miles

offside front top and bottom ball joints have slight play

rear wheel bearings are slightly worn

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front top and bottom ball joints have slight play

steering has slight play on the steering rack mountings

Fail 25 Apr 2008 44,516 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front top and bottom ball joints have slight play

offside front top and bottom ball joints have slight play

rear wheel bearings are slightly worn

steering has slight play on the steering rack mountings

Pass 5 Apr 2007 43,834 miles

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

front wheel arch covers are missing

offside and nearside inner front floor to sill has corrosion but is not in a prescribed area and does not adversely effect the steering or brakes

rear wheel bearings are slightly noisy

vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2007 43,826 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel arch covers are missing

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

Offside and nearside inner front floor to sill has corrosion but is not in a prescribed area and does not adversely effect the steering or brakes

Rear wheel bearings are slightly noisy

Vehicle has corrosion on the outer body

Pass 23 Mar 2006 42,714 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside and nearside inner front floor to sill has corrosion but is not in a prescribed area and does not adversely effect the steering or brakes

Offside and nearside rear tyres are worn on the edges and have surface cracks

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle has corrosion on the outer body

Fail 20 Mar 2006 42,669 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside and nearside inner front floor to sill has serious corrosion but is not in a prescribed area and dores not adversely effect the steering or brakes

Offside and nearside rear tyres are worn on the edges and have surface cracks

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle has corrosion on the outer body

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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B444 KWV is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B444 KWV, 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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B444 KWV is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 25 February 1985.

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