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UHE 896

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,293 mi
Last recorded19,293 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHE 896
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 19,293 miles

rear radus arms becoming worn

roof becoming corroded

sills and body work becoming corroded

slight blow on exhaust

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Fail 22 May 2017 19,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

rear radius arms becoming worn

roof becoming corroded

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 29 Jun 2016 18,180 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

body work becoming corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and cracked (6.3.1d)

roof becoming corroded

sills corroded out side strutural area

slight oil leak

strutual areas becoming corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 17,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked not insure

sills, floors, crossmembers becoming corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 15,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf wheel bearing becoming worn

subframe mounts becoming worn

Fail 7 Jul 2014 15,679 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf wheel bearing becoming worn

subframe mounts becoming worn

Pass 8 Jul 2013 14,551 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 13,054 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 11,550 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 9,999 miles

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 8,382 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 66,462 miles

front pannel has been filled

Fail 3 Jul 2008 66,460 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 4,059 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 2,530 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 1,879 miles

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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UHE 896 is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UHE 896, 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 UHE 896 registered?

UHE 896 is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 July 1985.

Is UHE 896 safe to buy?

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