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A101 BJH

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 1274cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,264 mi
Last recorded82,264 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA101 BJH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,274cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 82,264 miles

Hazard switch faulty pre 1986

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 82,194 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 82,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2022 81,850 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 81,263 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose 'A' panel (due to corrosion) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 80,887 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 80,884 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 80,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 80,000 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 79,881 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 78,388 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 78,386 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A101 BJH is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 1,274cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 53,158 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 A101 BJH, 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 42 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A101 BJH is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 21 February 1984.

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