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B815 RBF

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,152 mi
Last recorded28,152 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB815 RBF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 28,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 22 Oct 2013 28,151 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Jul 2012 25,702 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 24,838 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 18,593 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 18,086 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 18,086 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 11,020 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 10,871 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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B815 RBF is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 B815 RBF, 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 B815 RBF registered?

B815 RBF is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 21 March 1985.

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