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B589 YEG

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,171 mi
Last recorded83,171 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB589 YEG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 83,171 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 82,986 miles

Nearside front floor rusty

Offside front rubbers missing from floor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension knuckle dust cover slightly split nearside and offside front

Fail 29 Jun 2018 82,962 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front floor rusty

Offside front rubbers missing from floor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

suspension knuckle dust cover slightly split nearside and offside front

Pass 30 Jun 2017 82,866 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 82,469 miles

OIL LEAK

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion IN MANY AREAS (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 82,469 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

OIL LEAK

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion IN MANY AREAS (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 81,255 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 80,392 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 80,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 80,110 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 79,488 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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B589 YEG is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B589 YEG, 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 B589 YEG registered?

B589 YEG is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 18 September 1984.

Is B589 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B589 YEG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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