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B457 XYB

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,149 mi
Last recorded84,149 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB457 XYB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2013 84,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bung missing out of n/s rear floor pan

exhaust rusty

o/s inner drive shaft boot leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2011 80,789 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 75,963 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 73,755 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 73,733 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 71,120 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 71,120 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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B457 XYB is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in White 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 53,158 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B457 XYB, 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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B457 XYB is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 30 September 1984.

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