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B72 LUF

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,296 mi
Last recorded33,296 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB72 LUF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2023 33,296 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 32,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 32,521 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 32,507 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead area near wiper motor/innerwing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch/bulkhead area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 31,389 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 30,178 miles

rear battery well corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,031 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 24,816 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 21,550 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 184,440 miles

both outer sill corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 184,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,444 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 18,443 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 77,833 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

surface corrosion on floors/sills

Fail 22 Oct 2009 77,833 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

surface corrosion on floors/sills

Pass 17 Nov 2008 77,833 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Nov 2008

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 77,074 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 77,074 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 71,432 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 71,432 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 69,973 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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B72 LUF is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B72 LUF, 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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B72 LUF is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 20 April 1985.

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