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B180 BGC

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,299 mi
Last recorded51,299 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB180 BGC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 51,299 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 50,167 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,115 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 48,237 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 48,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 48,223 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 95,139 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in offside track rod end

Fail 9 Feb 2013 95,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 12 Oct 2011 13,597 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 35,786 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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B180 BGC is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B180 BGC, 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 B180 BGC registered?

B180 BGC is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 October 1984.

Is B180 BGC safe to buy?

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