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B199 VYD

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

38,696 mi
Last recorded38,696 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB199 VYD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 38,696 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake backing plate slightly damp but no obvious leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 38,686 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Front All position lamps not working & rear both sides (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake backing plate slightly damp but no obvious leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 38,669 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 38,653 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 38,638 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 38,638 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,629 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,628 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 38,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,107 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,970 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 36,970 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 35,380 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 35,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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B199 VYD is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B199 VYD, 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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B199 VYD is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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