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B893 COM

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,669 mi
Last recorded32,669 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB893 COM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 32,669 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 32,616 miles

Coolant leak at rear of engine - hose? ()

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 32,614 miles

various areas of surface corrosion.

Pass 20 May 2021 32,557 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 32,544 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 32,476 miles

Clutch/brakre pedal anti-slip starting to wear smooth.Both fron t inner wing panels corroded - but n ot in prescribed areas

Fail 11 Jun 2014 32,476 miles

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

Clutch/Brake pedal anti-slip starting to wear smooth. Both front inner wing panels corroded but not in prescribed areas

Pass 15 Jun 2013 32,330 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 32,246 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 32,246 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 32,068 miles

Both front floor panels welded inside.Boot floor welded ,inside.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 32,021 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 32,021 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 31,852 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 31,581 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 31,581 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B893 COM is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B893 COM, 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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B893 COM is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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