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B727 TAC

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,801 mi
Last recorded79,801 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB727 TAC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 79,801 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 79,630 miles

corrosion to rear quarter panels,under wheel arches and sills.

oil leaks.

slight play in front ball joints.

Fail 30 Nov 2010 79,630 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to rear quarter panels,under wheel arches and sills.

oil leaks.

slight play in front ball joints.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 79,219 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 79,206 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pads worn.

corrosion around rear sub-frame mountings.

corrosion to floors,sills,valances and general corrosion to body.

oil leaks.

play in nearside front wheel bearings.

suspension points need greasing.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 78,451 miles

corrosion to floors/sills.

corrosion to valances.

corrosion under rear wheel arches.

Fail 21 Nov 2008 78,451 miles

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

corrosion to floors/sills.

corrosion to valances.

corrosion under rear wheel arches.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 76,982 miles

corrosion to offside front floor.

damage to screen.

Pass 1 Dec 2006
Fail 30 Nov 2006 75,269 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

corrosion to most of under body and sills

play nearside front upper ball joint

Pass 17 Nov 2005 73,602 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 73,600 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Corrosion around rear shock absorbers,top mountings - under wheel arch

Corrosion to brake pipes

Corrosion to sill/floor inside nearside door shut

Damage to front number plate

Damage to nearside front tie bar

Front subframe - rear mountings deteriorated

Oil leaks

Play in front wheels

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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B727 TAC is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B727 TAC, 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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B727 TAC is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 24 May 1985.

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