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B828 CMM

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,600 mi
Last recorded78,600 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto36,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB828 CMM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 78,600 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 78,496 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 78,496 miles

front no plate deteriorated

front suspension cne dust covers deteriorated

under body corrosion

Fail 21 May 2014 77,686 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 21 May 2014 77,686 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 17 Dec 2012 77,078 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 74,974 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 73,509 miles

advise lower suspension arm bushes splitting

advise welding to off side sill and floor

Fail 18 Oct 2010 73,503 miles

Front Lower Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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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B828 CMM is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B828 CMM, 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 B828 CMM registered?

B828 CMM is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 11 July 1985.

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