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A688 SBP

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,593 mi
Last recorded51,593 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA688 SBP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 51,593 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 50,193 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 48,359 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

offside inner cv boot insecure

offside outer cv boot has slight seepage

wipers poor

Fail 12 Jul 2017 48,359 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

offside inner cv boot insecure

offside outer cv boot has slight seepage

wipers poor

Pass 8 Jul 2016 11,162 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 10,210 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 6,179 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 6,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 98,055 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 96,677 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 94,719 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 94,719 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

wipers dont cancel

Pass 11 Jun 2005 92,748 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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A688 SBP is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A688 SBP, 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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A688 SBP is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 16 April 1984.

Is A688 SBP safe to buy?

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