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B538 TKH

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,011 mi
Last recorded60,011 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB538 TKH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 60,011 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 59,320 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 59,299 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 58,780 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 58,766 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 58,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 58,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 58,766 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 58,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011

due to underseal carnt check properly whether has been welded correctly around front and rear subframe mounts, inner front wheel arch panels havnt been re-welded back in place x2.

ignition switch sticking,steering cowel assembly and switch gear insecure.

no dash,no seats apart from drivers,windows missing at osf nsf and rear.

nsf and nsr tyres on legal limit,osr tyre tread low.

osf seat belt slight fraying on edges.

rear h/brake cables corroded around quadrenttes x2.

rear shockers getting weak x2.

steering rack and track rod ends worn.

wipers slow in operation.

Fail 23 May 2011

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Centre Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Centre Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

due to underseal carnt check properly whether has been welded correctly around front and rear subframe mounts, inner front wheel arch panels havnt been re-welded back in place x2.

ignition switch sticking,steering cowel assembly and switch gear insecure.

no dash,no seats apart from drivers,windows missing at osf nsf and rear.

nsf and nsr tyres on legal limit,osr tyre tread low.

osf seat belt slight fraying on edges.

rear h/brake cables corroded around quadrenttes x2.

rear shockers getting weak x2.

steering rack and track rod ends worn.

wipers slow in operation.

Pass 19 Jul 2008 58,412 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 58,406 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 56,941 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 56,936 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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B538 TKH is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B538 TKH, 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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B538 TKH is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 August 1984.

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