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B395 LGW

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,671 mi
Last recorded46,671 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto34,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB395 LGW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 46,671 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 46,671 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden shock absorber does not function worn (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden shock absorber does not function worn (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 45,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front subframe mounts split allowing subframe to move

Fail 21 Nov 2014 45,885 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front subframe mounts split allowing subframe to move

Pass 15 Oct 2012 44,645 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 42,061 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 42,047 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

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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B395 LGW is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B395 LGW, 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 B395 LGW registered?

B395 LGW is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 8 November 1984.

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