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B56 BDM

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

74,248 mi
Last recorded74,248 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB56 BDM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 74,248 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Jan 2024 74,243 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 74,213 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 74,211 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 66,089 miles

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 65,803 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 65,765 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2019 64,908 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 64,331 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2018 64,202 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,136 miles

front head light panels full of fibreglass

front valance corroded

rear valance corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 63,130 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 62,309 miles

both sides front wing tops corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2015 62,308 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 59,028 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 59,026 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 52,205 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 51,532 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 51,038 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 50,146 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 42,583 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers door mirror slightley loose

Pass 5 Apr 2006 35,354 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 35,347 miles

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?

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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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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