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B268 PFX

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,610 mi
Last recorded86,610 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2018
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB268 PFX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2018 86,610 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Hand brake slightly high

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 81,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 74,470 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside wheel (2.4.A.3)

n/s outer sill slight corrosion

o/s rear body behind door slight corrosion

rear radius arms slightly seized

Fail 22 Jul 2016 74,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear valance (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside wheel (2.4.A.3)

n/s outer sill slight corrosion

o/s rear body behind door slight corrosion

rear radius arms slightly seized

Pass 11 Jul 2015 68,154 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 56,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 55,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 49,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 49,214 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 41,502 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 41,500 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 40,897 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 40,452 miles

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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B268 PFX is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B268 PFX, 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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B268 PFX is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 September 1984.

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