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B24 NMR

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,082 mi
Last recorded21,082 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 NMR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 21,082 miles

Vehicle Undersealed

Pass 2 Sep 2024 21,036 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 20,010 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber mounting corroded and holed

Fail 2 Aug 2023 20,009 miles

Emissions unable to be completed No reading from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed No reading from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Upper Shock absorber mounting corroded and holed

Pass 10 Oct 2011 19,440 miles

offside outer sill coroded at front

Fail 3 Oct 2011 19,440 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 18,841 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 17,759 miles

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

slight corrosion o/s/f floor near rear sub frame mounting

Pass 21 Jun 2007 17,638 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 13,868 miles

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

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

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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B24 NMR is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 53,390 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 B24 NMR, 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 40 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B24 NMR is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 31 January 1986.

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