MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,258 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
minor oil leak
vehicle in "very good" condition
minor oil leak
recommend new washers for nearside rear radius arm nuts
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
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
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
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
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
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
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
rear subframe slight damage not weakend
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
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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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