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B634 XTA

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Bronze Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,899 mi
Last recorded51,899 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB634 XTA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 51,899 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 51,899 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested mismatch on h/lamp units (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 51,887 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front wiring hanging near feet and pedals

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Front lower arm ball joint has washer missing but still secure and tight no play

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear lense is making bulb look pale in colour

Fail 13 Jul 2022 51,886 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front wiring hanging near feet and pedals

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Front lower arm ball joint has washer missing but still secure and tight no play

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear lense is making bulb look pale in colour

Pass 4 Aug 2021 51,610 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear lenses make bulbs look pale

wiring hanging near feet

Fail 16 Jul 2021 51,609 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting hole in floor pan and is weak around the area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine is dripping but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes are binding and will get worse as vehicle not used (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tail light lenses make bulbs look pale

wiring in car hanging near feet and also heater matrix pipe could be dangerous if falls anymore

Pass 20 Jul 2020 51,541 miles

both rear side lights and rear stop lamps are pale due to modified rear light lenses fitted

wiring inside car poorly routed

Fail 14 Jul 2020 51,540 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear side lights and rear stop lamps are pale due to modified rear light lenses fitted

wiring inside car poorly routed

Pass 2 Jul 2019 51,512 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 51,488 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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B634 XTA is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Bronze with a 1,275cc 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 B634 XTA, 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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B634 XTA is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 March 1985.

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