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B510 BYD

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,650 mi
Last recorded81,650 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB510 BYD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 81,650 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jul 2024 81,633 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2023 81,565 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 81,468 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jul 2022 81,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2021 81,302 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 81,152 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 80,873 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 80,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 80,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 78,969 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 77,672 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine leaking oil

Pass 24 Jun 2015 76,640 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 75,384 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 74,127 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 73,006 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,735 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 70,271 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 69,413 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 68,060 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 66,685 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 65,022 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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B510 BYD is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 B510 BYD, 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 B510 BYD registered?

B510 BYD is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 June 1985.

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