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B81 PWD

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,534 mi
Last recorded24,534 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto36,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB81 PWD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,534 miles

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

nearside vrear tyre cracking on outerwall

vehicle generally in poor condition

Fail 25 Mar 2010 24,534 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

nearside vrear tyre cracking on outerwall

vehicle generally in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2008 24,467 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 21,329 miles

bearing noise o/s front

corrosion at both front floors, rear subframe, o/s outer sill

edge wear at both front tyres and sidewalls/treads starting to crack

wiper smear at top of screen

Fail 15 Jan 2007 21,329 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)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

bearig noise o/s front

edge wear at both front tyres and sidewalls/tread starting to crack

sorrosion at both front floors, rear subframe, o/s outer rear sill

wipers do not clear very well at top of screen

Pass 14 Jan 2006 17,517 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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B81 PWD is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 36,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B81 PWD, 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 B81 PWD registered?

B81 PWD is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 23 January 1985.

Is B81 PWD safe to buy?

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