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B566 GJM

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,822 mi
Last recorded68,822 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto36,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB566 GJM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 68,822 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 68,747 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 68,641 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2021 68,641 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 68,570 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 34,426 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 33,871 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 33,830 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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B566 GJM is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 36,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B566 GJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B566 GJM registered?

B566 GJM is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 28 January 1985.

Is B566 GJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B566 GJM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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