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B845 HCF

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

34,648 mi
Last recorded34,648 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB845 HCF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 34,648 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

floor and sills corroded

free play in front ball joints

free play in offside rear radius arm

free play in steering rack

sub frame corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2017 34,648 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

floor and sills corroded

free play in front ball joints

free play in offside rear radius arm

free play in steering rack

sub frame corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 34,084 miles

floor sills and subframes corroded

free play in ball joints

free play in offside rear radius arm

Fail 10 Aug 2016 34,084 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill and rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

floor sills and subframes corroded

free play in ball joints

free play in offside rear radius arm

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 33,592 miles

floor and sills rusty

freeplay in rear radius arms

front brake hoses perishing

Fail 24 Aug 2015 33,592 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

floor and sills rusty

freeplay in rear radius arms

front brake hoses perishing

Fail 22 Jul 2014 32,915 miles

both rear tyres very low on tread

floor sills and subframe rusty and weak

freeplay in front ball joints

freeplay in steering rack

rear back panel very rusty

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear subframe mountings very rusty and weak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 32,915 miles

both rear tyres very low on tread

floor sills and subframe rusty and weak

freeplay in front ball joints

freeplay in steering rack

rear back panel very rusty

rear subframe mountings very rusty and weak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 27,769 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

freeplay in rear radius arms

rear brake performance low

subframe and floors rusty

Fail 10 Apr 2013 27,769 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

freeplay in rear radius arms

rear brake performance low

subframe and floors rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2012 20,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 20,326 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 20,271 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

general under body surface rust

outer sills rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2010 14,213 miles

general under body surfce rust

offside rear wheel arch trim missing

Fail 5 Aug 2010 14,212 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

general under body serface rust

serface rust on front brake discs

slight play in both front track rod end

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in front wheel bearings

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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B845 HCF is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B845 HCF, 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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B845 HCF is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 April 1985.

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