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B171 UFK

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,241 mi
Last recorded36,241 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB171 UFK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 36,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf/osf/nsr tyres are perished

Fail 1 Nov 2017 36,240 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf/osf/nsr tyres are perished

Pass 1 Jun 2015 36,230 miles

REAR EXHARST LOOSE ON MOUNTING

Fail 1 Jun 2015 36,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

rear exharst mounting loose

Pass 19 May 2014 36,224 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2014 36,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 36,207 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2012 36,179 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 36,178 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,130 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 36,034 miles

offside front inner wing/flitch holed and corroded

Fail 21 May 2010 36,032 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front inner wing/flitch holed and corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2009 35,830 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 35,528 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,228 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 34,911 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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B171 UFK is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B171 UFK, 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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B171 UFK is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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