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B522 YNM

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,662 mi
Last recorded68,662 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB522 YNM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 68,662 miles

battery cabel damaged under car

corrosion around rear frame mountings

corrosion to bulk head around master cylinder

front carpets removed

front wings corroded aroun lights

offside rear traling arm outer bush worn

rear exhaust bobin perished

slight play in nearside front wheel

Fail 17 Nov 2011 68,653 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

battery cabel damaged under car

corrosion around rear frame mountings

corrosion to bulk head around master cylinder

front carpets removed

front wings corroded aroun lights

offside rear traling arm outer bush worn

rear exhaust bobin perished

slight play in nearside front wheel

Fail 17 Dec 2008 67,424 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine top steady bar bushes are poor

hazard lamps ...flash rate high

nearside front sidelaqmp is dim

offside front tyre is perished

offside rear footbrake effort is on minimum limit

petrol cap sealing ring perished

slight exhaust manifold blow

tickover is slightly high

Pass 17 Dec 2008 67,424 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine top steady bar bushes are poor

hazard lamps ...flash rate high

nearside front sidelaqmp is dim

offside front tyre is perished

offside rear footbrake effort is on minimum limit

petrol cap sealing ring perished

slight exhaust manifold blow

tickover is slightly high

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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B522 YNM is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B522 YNM, 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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B522 YNM is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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