MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,248 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both rear tyres perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drivers foot plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced led bulbs (4.1.4 (a))
Position lamp not working all position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to under body area/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body area/s (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear suspension arm bearing's worn
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear suspension arm bearing's slightly worn
front head light panels full of fibreglass
front valance corroded
rear valance corroded
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
front head light panels full of fibreglass
front valance corroded
rear valance corroded
both sides front wing tops corroded
Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both rear s/absorbers weak
corrosion to both front wings tops
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
drivers door mirror slightley loose
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
N/S/R PLAY IN REAR SUSPENION ARM.
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B56 BDM is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 B56 BDM, 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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B56 BDM is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 November 1984.
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