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B250 NLH

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

54,779 mi
Last recorded54,779 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB250 NLH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 54,779 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 54,763 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 54,746 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 54,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 54,746 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 54,734 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 54,734 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 54,729 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 54,729 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 54,727 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 54,722 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 54,722 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 54,712 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 54,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 May 2017 54,710 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 54,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 54,688 miles

offside front tyrewall cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2016 54,684 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside front tyrewall cracking

Pass 1 May 2015 54,654 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 54,654 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 54,419 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 54,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,047 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 53,486 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 53,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,158 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 53,157 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 51,954 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,915 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 49,542 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 49,542 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 48,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 46,537 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 46,537 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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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B250 NLH is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 B250 NLH, 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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B250 NLH is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 November 1984.

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