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A829 HBC

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,894 mi
Last recorded19,894 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA829 HBC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 19,894 miles

Corrosion on the n/s sill but not in a prescribed area.

Corrosion on the n/s/f wheel arch but not in a prescribed area.

Fail 10 Jun 2009 19,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Corrosion on the n/s sill but not in a prescribed area.

Corrosion on the n/s/f wheel arch but not in a prescribed area.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 19,776 miles

n/s/f tyre is slightly perished.

Fail 16 May 2008 19,725 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f tyre is slightly perished.

Pass 31 May 2007 19,627 miles

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

corrosion under the headlamps

light corrosion on the n/s/r within 30cm of subframe mount but not considered excessive.

n/s/f tyre is deteriorated.

Fail 25 May 2007 19,589 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

corrosion under o/s and n/s headlamps

light corrosion on the n/s/r within 30cm of subframe mount but not considered excessive.

n/s/f tyre is deteriorated.

Pass 15 May 2006 18,718 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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A829 HBC is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 A829 HBC, 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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What year was A829 HBC registered?

A829 HBC is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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