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B38 AMP

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,030 mi
Last recorded43,030 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB38 AMP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 43,030 miles

Exterior door handles removed

Pass 29 May 2025 42,168 miles

Exterior door handles removed

Pass 28 May 2024 41,931 miles

Exterior door handles removed

Pass 16 May 2023 41,618 miles

Exterior door handles removed.

Pass 26 May 2022 41,397 miles

Exterior door handles have been removed.

Steering rack gaiters deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2021 41,319 miles

Exterior door handles have been removed.

Steering rack gaiters deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2019 41,153 miles

Exterior door handles have been removed.

Pass 25 May 2018 41,057 miles

Door handle removed as part of a specialist modification.

Slight corrosion to the o/s/r floor

Fail 21 May 2018 41,050 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Door handle removed as part of a specialist modification.

Slight corrosion to the o/s/r floor

n/s/f knuckle joint gaiter deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2016 40,316 miles

Park brake limits only just met

Door handle removed as part of a specialist modification.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 39,835 miles

Outer door handles removed as part of a specialist modification

Pass 4 Sep 2014 38,943 miles

Front suspension knuckle joint gaitors deteriorated.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Outer door handles have been removed as part of a specialist modification

o/s/f steering rack gaitor deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2013 38,316 miles

There are no outer door handles due to specialist modification.

o/s/r floor weak.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 37,710 miles

No exterior door handles fitted due to specialist modification.

o/s/r floor weak.

Fail 24 Jul 2012 37,707 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

No exterior door handles fitted due to specialist modification.

The driver door is difficult to close but once closed is secure.

There are no washers fitted to the n/s/f and n/s/r lower shock absorber mounts.

Would advise spanner check.

o/s/r floor weak.

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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B38 AMP is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B38 AMP, 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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B38 AMP is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 2 October 1984.

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