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B252 LLR

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,072 mi
Last recorded37,072 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB252 LLR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2008 37,072 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre worn low on edge 165/60r12

Pass 16 Oct 2007 34,280 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 34,082 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 30,877 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 24,862 miles

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 24,862 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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B252 LLR is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B252 LLR, 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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B252 LLR is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 12 September 1984.

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