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B971 ESD

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105 mi
Last recorded105 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB971 ESD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 105 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 38 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2011 89,920 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 89,917 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 89,664 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 89,664 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 89,666 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 89,664 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Centre Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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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B971 ESD 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 87.5%.

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 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 B971 ESD, 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 B971 ESD registered?

B971 ESD is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 May 1985.

Is B971 ESD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B971 ESD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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