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B797 XYD

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,253 mi
Last recorded22,253 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto36,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB797 XYD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2011 22,253 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s sill front

corrosion to o/s sill front

deep cracking to o/s/f and n/s/f tyres

Pass 5 Jul 2010 19,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear subframe corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2010 19,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f under arch rear corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2009 12,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f wing guard insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2008 7,180 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 7,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 4,508 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 4,504 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 1,473 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM NOISY

Fail 26 Jan 2006 1,473 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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B797 XYD is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 36,920 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B797 XYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B797 XYD is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 2 January 1985.

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