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B548 ACV

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Cream Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,344 mi
Last recorded79,344 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB548 ACV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 79,344 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 79,291 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 78,987 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 78,947 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 78,865 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 78,570 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 49,000 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 50,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,636 miles

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

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

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

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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B548 ACV is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Cream 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 B548 ACV, 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 B548 ACV registered?

B548 ACV is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 October 1984.

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