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B287 LEC

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

6,387 mi
Last recorded6,387 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB287 LEC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 6,387 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 5,241 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 3,942 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 3,938 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering arm to hub assembly mounting bolts loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 2,320 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 22 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 14 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned should be fitted to o/s (4.5.4 (a))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2008 69,856 miles

slight subframe movement

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

o/s/r floor holed

Fail 24 Sep 2008 69,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 3 Oct 2007 66,420 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 66,391 miles

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

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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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B287 LEC is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B287 LEC, 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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B287 LEC is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 October 1984.

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