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B261 NDF

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

19,512 mi
Last recorded19,512 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB261 NDF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 19,512 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 19,503 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2011 19,412 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 19,406 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 19,400 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 19,378 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 19,337 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 19,299 miles

front suspension stiff and very noisy

Fail 11 Oct 2007 19,298 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 19,276 miles

handbrake cables corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2006 19,255 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear handbrake cables corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2005 19,220 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 19,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

handbrake cable corroded

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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B261 NDF is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B261 NDF, 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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What year was B261 NDF registered?

B261 NDF is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 10 September 1984.

Is B261 NDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B261 NDF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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