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B97 MDL

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,258 mi
Last recorded27,258 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB97 MDL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 27,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 23,257 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 22,463 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective slightly deterioated but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside number plate light dim

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear subframe slightly corroded

both front inner drive shaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

front floor pans both sides have slight damage

Fail 7 Aug 2019 22,430 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark looks low,, recommend check (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight deterioration (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated,, recommend replace (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise, n/s wiper arm spring weak

exhaust emissions ok, at 2000rpm

n/s door sill panel, corrosion blister

n/s number plate light, dim

n/s/f suspension, strut joint, suspect worn,, recommend check

o/s and n/s front inner drive shaft boots, slightly deteriorated

o/s ans n/s front floor pans, slightly dented

Pass 21 Aug 2018 20,886 miles

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight deterioration (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replace (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s door sill, minor corrosion blister

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise on rotation

o/s ands n/s front floor panels, slightly dented

Fail 21 Aug 2018 20,886 miles

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight deterioration (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replace (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s door sill, minor corrosion blister

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise on rotation

o/s ands n/s front floor panels, slightly dented

Pass 25 Aug 2017 19,320 miles

Oil leak minor ()

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise on rotation.. recommend replace

o/s and n/s front floor panels slightly dented

rear subframe, slightly damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2017 19,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven front brakes (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm in place (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise on rotation.. recommend replace

o/s and n/s front floor panels slightly dented

rear subframe, slightly damaged

wiring broken off brake fluid reservoir cap

Pass 25 Aug 2016 17,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

hc reading high at idle, ok at 2000rpm

n/s/r wheel bearing , very slight noise on rotation

o/s and n/s front floor panels, slightly dented

rear subframe, slight damage

recommend wax oil underside of vehicle

vehicle in " excellent " general condition

Pass 22 Aug 2015 16,295 miles

minor oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing, slight noise on rotation, , recommend check

offside and nearside front floor panels, slightly dented

rear subframe, very slight damage,, recommend check

recommend wax oil underside of vehicle

vehicle in "excellent" condition for age

Pass 11 Aug 2014 14,704 miles

minor oil leak

vehicle in "very good" condition

Pass 2 Aug 2013 13,181 miles

minor oil leak

recommend new washers for nearside rear radius arm nuts

Fail 2 Aug 2013 13,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

minor oil leak

recommend new washers for nearside rear radius arm nuts

Pass 10 Aug 2012 11,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2012 11,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2011 9,930 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise handbrake travel and performance

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges 2-2.5mm in places

exhaust emissions hc reading high at idle

fan belt noisy

recommend check steering track

Pass 11 Aug 2010 8,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brakes binding very slightly

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges, advise check steering track

Fail 11 Aug 2010 8,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brakes binding very slightly

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges, advise check steering track

Pass 11 Aug 2009 6,756 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 6,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 5,562 miles

rear subframe slight damage not weakend

Pass 2 Aug 2007 52,273 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 5,181 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 5,181 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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B97 MDL is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 B97 MDL, 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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B97 MDL is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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