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B247 VKK

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,251 mi
Last recorded64,251 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB247 VKK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 64,251 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 63,539 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 62,915 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 61,862 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 59,782 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 59,667 miles

offside front brake hose cracking

under body has been undersilled

Pass 24 Feb 2012 56,957 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,328 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 54,328 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight freeplay in steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2010 44,593 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,238 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 37,841 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 37,825 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside rear suspension partially seized.

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

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

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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B247 VKK is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B247 VKK, 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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B247 VKK is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 20 November 1984.

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