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B646 PVF

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,922 mi
Last recorded82,922 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB646 PVF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2008 82,922 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

genrally very rusty underneath

Pass 19 Dec 2007 81,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside hand brake pivot sticky

rear seat back insecure

Fail 10 Dec 2007 81,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

nearside hand brake pivot sticky

rear seat back insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2006 78,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 78,504 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 78,504 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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

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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B646 PVF is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B646 PVF, 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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B646 PVF is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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