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B527 WYX

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1,344 mi
Last recorded1,344 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB527 WYX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 1,344 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 1,327 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 1,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s inner footwell/sill corroded

smell of fuel

Fail 28 Mar 2012 1,327 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s inner footwell/sill corroded

smell of fuel

Pass 10 Nov 2010 1,242 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 798 miles
Pass 9 May 2008
Pass 21 Sep 2006 1,032 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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B527 WYX is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B527 WYX, 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 B527 WYX registered?

B527 WYX is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 2 November 1984.

Is B527 WYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B527 WYX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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