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B431 CET

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,040 mi
Last recorded76,040 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB431 CET
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 76,040 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 76,039 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 75,567 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 73,964 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,326 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 71,752 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,828 miles

offside rear tyre cracking/ageing

Pass 12 Sep 2007 66,698 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 63,719 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B431 CET is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B431 CET, 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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What year was B431 CET registered?

B431 CET is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 September 1984.

Is B431 CET safe to buy?

The MOT history for B431 CET shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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