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B491 AYC

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,095 mi
Last recorded7,095 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB491 AYC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 7,095 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 7,002 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 6,491 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 6,491 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 8,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 8,697 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 7,702 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 7,568 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 7,548 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 6,070 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 4,722 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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B491 AYC is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B491 AYC, 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 B491 AYC registered?

B491 AYC is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 4 April 1985.

Is B491 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B491 AYC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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