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B348 BGJ

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,377 mi
Last recorded36,377 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto34,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB348 BGJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,377 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 36,348 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 36,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,179 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 34,179 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Small corrosion hole in o/s outer sill, not in prescribed area .

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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B348 BGJ is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 34,754 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B348 BGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B348 BGJ registered?

B348 BGJ is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 23 November 1984.

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