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B894 XSP

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,980 mi
Last recorded96,980 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2022
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB894 XSP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2022 96,980 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside corrosion/ coated in sealant

Fail 20 May 2022 96,979 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

underside corrosion/ coated in sealant

Pass 23 May 2018 96,804 miles

Offside suspension low

noise from steering/ play in column

oil leak

welding repairs coated in sealant/ underseal

Pass 12 May 2017 94,781 miles

noise from steering column area

underside coated in fresh underseal

Offside front and rear bonded suspension units deteriorated/ suspension low

Fail 10 Apr 2017 94,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower than nearside (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower than nearside (2.4.F.3)

knocking from steering coloum

Pass 20 May 2016 93,759 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

non standard mirrors fitted

underside coated in fresh underseal

Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,966 miles

non standard door mirrors fitted

underside coated in fresh underseal

Fail 15 Apr 2015 92,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel line poorly fitted at bulkhead

non standard door mirrors fitted

underside coated in fresh underseal

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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B894 XSP is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B894 XSP, 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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What year was B894 XSP registered?

B894 XSP is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 10 July 1985.

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