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B241 MLW

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,017 mi
Last recorded47,017 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB241 MLW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 47,017 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 46,611 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 46,611 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2020 46,016 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 44,457 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 44,457 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 22 May 2017 43,633 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion a panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Rear Body has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal rubber poor

Pass 8 Jun 2016 42,258 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 42,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 39,700 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 39,605 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 39,402 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,387 miles

Oil leak

offside front flitch corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2011 39,015 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 39,015 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front flitch/bulkhead corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2010 38,615 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front flitch/bulkhead corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,404 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s front brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 3 Apr 2009 36,404 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 21 Feb 2008 35,990 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 35,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 35,491 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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B241 MLW is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B241 MLW, 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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B241 MLW is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 29 August 1984.

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