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B568 OLX

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,827 mi
Last recorded18,827 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto36,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB568 OLX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 18,827 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 18,787 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 18,757 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 18,718 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 18,686 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 18,686 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 18,624 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 18,600 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 18,521 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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B568 OLX is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B568 OLX, 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 B568 OLX registered?

B568 OLX is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 20 May 1985.

Is B568 OLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B568 OLX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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