MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,903 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak ()
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop both (2.4.A.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Front bump stop clearance is minimal
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front bump stop clearance is minimal
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear number plate slightly deteriorated
An item not tested (Manual)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear number plate slightly deteriorated
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B849 MDL is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 B849 MDL, 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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B849 MDL is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 29 May 1985.
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