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B453 SFX

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,558 mi
Last recorded60,558 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB453 SFX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,558 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge on legal limit

play in n/s rear radius arm bearings

play in o/s and n/s front wheel bearings

vehicle in poor rusty condition

Fail 21 Jan 2008 60,558 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge on legal limit

play in n/s rear radius arm bearings

play in o/s and n/s front wheel bearings

vehicle in poor rusty condition

Pass 26 Jan 2007 58,345 miles

same as sheet number 712682927053

Fail 22 Jan 2007 58,345 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

vehicle in poor rusty condition

Pass 24 Jan 2006 53,432 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 53,432 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bad oil leak at engine

play in n/s front wheel bearing

play in o/s and n/s rear radius arm bearings

vehicle in poor rusty condition

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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B453 SFX is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B453 SFX, 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 B453 SFX registered?

B453 SFX is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B453 SFX safe to buy?

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