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B817 XUU

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

19,932 mi
Last recorded19,932 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto36,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB817 XUU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 19,932 miles

engine oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 5 Sep 2015 19,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 16 Jun 2014 19,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 19,594 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 19,523 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 17 Jun 2013 19,523 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 19 Apr 2011 19,364 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,364 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 19,132 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 19,132 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,901 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 18,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,623 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 18,623 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 18,413 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 18,136 miles

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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B817 XUU is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 B817 XUU, 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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What year was B817 XUU registered?

B817 XUU is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B817 XUU safe to buy?

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