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B163 OLJ

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,927 mi
Last recorded5,927 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2007
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB163 OLJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2007 5,927 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 5,896 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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B163 OLJ is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B163 OLJ, 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 B163 OLJ registered?

B163 OLJ is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 24 September 1984.

Is B163 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B163 OLJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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