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B96 UNE

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,708 mi
Last recorded40,708 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB96 UNE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 40,708 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 34,497 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,497 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 33,632 miles

all body panels in poor condition. †inner and outer sills starting to corrode. †boot floors starting to corrode. †oil leaks. †front number plate starting to fade

front skirt starting to corrode. †front pads starting to wear

under floors,chassis rails subframes and subframe mountains starting to corrode. †all steering and suspension joints need greesing.#

Fail 26 Apr 2007 33,632 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all body panels in poor condition. †inner and outer sills starting to corrode. †boot floors starting to corrode. †oil leaks. †front number plate starting to fade

front skirt starting to corrode. †front pads starting to wear

under floors,chassis rails subframes and subframe mountains starting to corrode. †all steering and suspension joints need greesing.#

Pass 29 Apr 2006 33,520 miles

all body panels starting to corrode. †under floor panels and subframe /mountains starting to corrode

inner and outer sills starting to corrode. †all steering joints need greesing

rear radious arms need greesing

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 UNE is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 B96 UNE, 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 B96 UNE registered?

B96 UNE is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 March 1985.

Is B96 UNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B96 UNE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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