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B57 JJE

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,484 mi
Last recorded31,484 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB57 JJE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 31,484 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 31,359 miles

Corrosion in the lower edge of the doors

Reverse lights not working

Slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

Slight exhaust leak at the manifold. Centre silencer damaged

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 19 Aug 2016 31,101 miles

Centre exhaust silence damaged but not leaking

Light corrosion in the lower edges of the doors

Reverse lights not working

Slight engine/gearbox leak

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 3 Aug 2015 30,926 miles

centre exhaust silencer damaged but not leaking.

light corrosion in the lower edge of the doors.

reverse lights not working.

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks.

wiper linkage worn.

Fail 3 Aug 2015 30,926 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust silencer damaged but not leaking.

light corrosion in the lower edge of the doors.

reverse lights not working.

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks.

wiper linkage worn.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 30,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all the metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

n/s/f suspension knuckle joint slightly noisey.

reverse lights not working.

underbody and rear subframe corroded, (Rear sub frame has been plated).

Fail 4 Jul 2014 30,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all the metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

reverse lights not working.

underbody and rear subframe corroded, (Rear sub frame has been plated).

Pass 3 Jun 2013 29,905 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 28,799 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 24,424 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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B57 JJE is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B57 JJE, 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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B57 JJE is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 7 August 1984.

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