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B505 WUB

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,800 mi
Last recorded60,800 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB505 WUB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 60,800 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 59,289 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 59,186 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 59,161 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 59,132 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 55,969 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 52,489 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 52,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f + n/s/f wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2008 52,011 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f + n/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2006 51,942 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B505 WUB is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B505 WUB, 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 B505 WUB registered?

B505 WUB is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 4 April 1985.

Is B505 WUB safe to buy?

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