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B409 VLJ

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,951 mi
Last recorded50,951 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2006
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB409 VLJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2006 50,951 miles

front o/s wheel bearing slightly worn †n/s rack gaitor pereished †rear subframe corroded †

Fail 9 Nov 2005 50,950 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 50,950 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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B409 VLJ is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B409 VLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B409 VLJ registered?

B409 VLJ is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 17 August 1984.

Is B409 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B409 VLJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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