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B741 PDC

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,664 mi
Last recorded57,664 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB741 PDC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,664 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 55,649 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 55,649 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 55,649 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 50,297 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 50,287 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B741 PDC is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B741 PDC, 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 B741 PDC registered?

B741 PDC is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B741 PDC safe to buy?

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