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B637 BEW

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,756 mi
Last recorded42,756 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB637 BEW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 42,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front wings corroded (no sharp edges)

underside of vehicle rusty in several places

windscreen wiper switch loose

Fail 10 Sep 2022 42,749 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and corner of front inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front wings corroded (no sharp edges)

underside of vehicle rusty in several places

Pass 26 Feb 2019 41,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside sills rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2018 39,841 miles

areas of rust on underside of floors

long hand brake

rear subframe rusty

slight free play in both steering rack ends

slight freeplay in all x 4 ball joints

Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,049 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both outer sills rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2017 37,049 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement tear drop (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement tear drop (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery warning light on

both outer sills rusty

Pass 31 Dec 2015 33,852 miles

All brake pipes have been greased

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 33,794 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 33,731 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both sides sills to floors weak

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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B637 BEW is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B637 BEW, 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 B637 BEW registered?

B637 BEW is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 March 1985.

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