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B731 XKH

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

33,808 mi
Last recorded33,808 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB731 XKH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 33,808 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 32,269 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 32,269 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s front outer sill corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 32,189 miles

Radiator leak off hose broken

Rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,904 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 31,498 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 31,498 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

small cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 28 Jul 2009 31,047 miles

Surface rust on rear subframe

Pass 15 Jul 2008 30,219 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 30,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,523 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 29,523 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 28,699 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 28,699 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B731 XKH is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B731 XKH, 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 B731 XKH registered?

B731 XKH is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 3 April 1985.

Is B731 XKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B731 XKH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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