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B79 FHK

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

68,974 mi
Last recorded68,974 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto36,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB79 FHK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 68,974 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 68,177 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 68,177 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 68,177 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

sharp edges along n/s & o/s

the car is very rusty on all underside parts

Fail 31 Oct 2007 68,177 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

sharp edges along n/s & o/s

the car is very rusty on all underside parts

Pass 21 Apr 2006 64,515 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 64,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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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B79 FHK is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 B79 FHK, 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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B79 FHK is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 25 January 1985.

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