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B404 LMX

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,538 mi
Last recorded42,538 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB404 LMX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 42,538 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

NS & OS sills corroded through

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 42,538 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

NS & OS sills corroded through

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 42,404 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 42,316 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 42,217 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 42,028 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 41,892 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 41,797 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 41,710 miles

surface corrosion offside outer sill

Fail 6 Jan 2015 41,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer body sills rusty condition

both rears & nearside front tyre wall poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2015 41,537 miles

both outer body sills rusty condition

both rears & nearside front tyre wall poor condition

Pass 8 Jan 2014 41,443 miles

age-cracks noted on nearside front and rear tyres.

surface corrosion noted on both outer sills.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 41,247 miles

nearside rear tyre wall poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2012 41,022 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres outer wall condition poor

Fail 17 Jan 2012 41,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

near side washer blocked

nearside front and both rear tyres outer wall condition poor

Pass 4 Feb 2011 40,821 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 40,613 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,460 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,282 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 39,997 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 39,754 miles

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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B404 LMX is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B404 LMX, 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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What year was B404 LMX registered?

B404 LMX is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 5 February 1985.

Is B404 LMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B404 LMX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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