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A929 PBH

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,445 mi
Last recorded60,445 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA929 PBH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 60,445 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 60,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 60,404 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 60,371 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 60,371 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 60,301 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion hole in front panel, corrosion on front wings

Fail 9 Jun 2016 60,301 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion hole in front panel, corrosion on front wings

Pass 2 Jun 2015 60,205 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 60,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 59,869 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 59,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 31 May 2013 59,658 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 59,656 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 59,642 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

many more signs of corrosion and corrosion repairs

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,389 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,160 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 59,155 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

os sill corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 58,874 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 58,868 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,503 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 58,493 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 58,203 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 57,784 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 57,455 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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A929 PBH is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 A929 PBH, 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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A929 PBH is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 8 February 1984.

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