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WVV 76H

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

8,477 mi
Last recorded8,477 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVV 76H
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 8,477 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 8,427 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 8,160 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 77,602 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 77,491 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 77,363 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 7,643 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 7,499 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 5,310 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 5,299 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 2,989 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 2,989 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 70,345 miles

Front registration plate has slight damage

N/S/R tyre has damage to the sidewall

N/S/R tyre has some damage to the tread shoulder

O/S/R tyre has some damage to the tread shoulder

Fail 29 Jan 2010 70,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate has slight damage

N/S/R tyre has damage to the sidewall

N/S/R tyre has some damage to the tread shoulder

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/R tyre has some damage to the tread shoulder

Pass 10 Oct 2008 70,329 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 70,328 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 66,717 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 56,708 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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WVV 76H is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WVV 76H, 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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WVV 76H is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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