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B344 YAG

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

31,369 mi
Last recorded31,369 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB344 YAG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 31,369 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 31,345 miles

Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 30,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front spot light not working

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 30,635 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front spot light not working

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 29,608 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 29,608 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 28,621 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 28,615 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing not locked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired bolt wrong size (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 25,741 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 25,729 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,394 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 23,594 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,394 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 25,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 25,394 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

front brake discs poor

Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,394 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 25,394 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,594 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 23,594 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,394 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 25,394 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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B344 YAG is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 53,696 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 B344 YAG, 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 41 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B344 YAG is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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