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B13 RAL

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

25,235 mi
Last recorded25,235 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto34,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 RAL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 25,235 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 25,235 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 25,221 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 25,116 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 25,076 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 24,962 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 24,811 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 24,811 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,336 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 24,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 23,584 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 23,584 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 22,639 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 22,638 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2012 19 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 18 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 21,775 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 20,069 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 20,067 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

corrosion in o/s sill panel within 30cm of o/s/r suspension

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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B13 RAL is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 34,754 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B13 RAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B13 RAL is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 12 October 1984.

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