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B640 BEW

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Turquoise Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2022
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,522 mi
Last recorded13,522 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB640 BEW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2021 13,522 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 12,601 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 11,780 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 11,357 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 109,537 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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B640 BEW is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Turquoise with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B640 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 B640 BEW registered?

B640 BEW is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 May 1985.

Is B640 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B640 BEW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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