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B452 LMX

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,979 mi
Last recorded59,979 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto36,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB452 LMX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 59,979 miles

Both front floors corroded but repaired from inside shell

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 13 Aug 2021 59,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 19 Jun 2019 59,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 21 Apr 2018 59,301 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 59,084 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 56,731 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 56,721 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 53,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 53,488 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2012 48,481 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 48,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,386 miles

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

Corrosion on both sills

Corrosion on rear subframe

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 44,384 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Corrosion on both sills

Corrosion on rear subframe

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,944 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 43,944 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 43,490 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 42,242 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 41,304 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 41,304 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 39,412 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 39,412 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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B452 LMX is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 36,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B452 LMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B452 LMX registered?

B452 LMX is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 3 January 1985.

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