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B350 MLA

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

42,094 mi
Last recorded42,094 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto34,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB350 MLA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 42,094 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 42,077 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 41,045 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 40,993 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner trumpet joint ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 39,776 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 39,774 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 38,807 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 38,779 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 37,808 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 37,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive reset by NT (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working bulb replaced (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 36,681 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 36,630 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak down pipe leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 34,840 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 32,337 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 30,517 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 30,498 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 30,364 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,707 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,952 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,270 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 27,521 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,816 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,122 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,120 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 24,286 miles

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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B350 MLA is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B350 MLA, 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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B350 MLA is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 11 September 1984.

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