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B461 MRS

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

74,951 mi
Last recorded74,951 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB461 MRS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 74,951 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 74,951 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 74,951 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 74,951 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 74,951 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 74,951 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 74,951 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 74,951 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2007 74,951 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 74,951 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 74,951 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B461 MRS is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 B461 MRS, 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 B461 MRS registered?

B461 MRS is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 21 January 1985.

Is B461 MRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B461 MRS shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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