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B96 AJN

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,125 mi
Last recorded71,125 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB96 AJN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 71,125 miles

Both sills to floor has surface corrosion

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 71,125 miles

Both sills to floor has surface corrosion

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2011 67,109 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 65,060 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 65,045 miles

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 64,300 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 64,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 64,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 May 2008 72,491 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 72,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 52,349 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 52,349 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion, holes n/s body sill not within 30cm. of load bearing area

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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B96 AJN is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B96 AJN, 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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B96 AJN is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 23 January 1985.

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