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B692 GRD

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,795 mi
Last recorded85,795 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB692 GRD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 85,795 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Sep 2025 85,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2024 85,548 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 85,502 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 85,456 miles

Battery poorly secured

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front number plate in poor condition

Fuel tank cap seal slightly perished

OSR tyre perished & worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2017 85,456 miles

Battery poorly secured

Brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front number plate in poor condition

Fuel tank cap seal slightly perished

OSR tyre perished & worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2017 85,398 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mountings both sides (2.4.G.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front gearbox check bar nut missing

Pass 16 May 2016 85,051 miles

Battery poorly secured

Both head lamp beam patterns poor

Electrical cable poorly routed near lower steering column

Front number plate in poor condition

Fuel tank cap seal slightly perished

Hand brake travel slightly long

NSR tyre slightly low on pressure

OSR tyre worn on inner edge and perished and cracking on outer side wall

Reverse lights not working

Fail 5 May 2016 84,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure Front securing nut not fully tightened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure Front securing nut not fully tightened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery poorly secured

Both head lamp beam patterns poor

Brake fluid level close to minimum

Electrical cable poorly routed near lower steering column

Front number plate in poor condition

Fuel tank cap seal slightly perished

Hand brake travel slightly long

NSR tyre slightly low on pressure

OSR tyre worn on inner edge and perished and cracking on outer side wall

Reverse lights not working

Steering wheel poorly secured to boss

Pass 18 May 2015 84,120 miles

Battery poorly secured

Both head lamp beam patterns poor

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Brake pedal rubber worn

Engin oil level on minimum

Front number plate damaged

Fuel tank cap seal in poor condition

Gear linkage support rubber bush x 1 is damaged & no longer supporting linkage

Hand brake travel slightly long

O/S/R position lamp slightly dim in operation

Play in O/S/F wheel bearing

Screen washers & wipers poor

Slight movement in front sub frame rear bushes

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 15 May 2014 82,825 miles

Both front sub frame rubber mounts in slightly poor condition

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Front number plate in slightly poor condition

Gearbox control linkage rubber mounts in poor condition

N/S track rod end rubber in poor condition

O/S/R position lamp slightly dim in operation

Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 May 2014 82,814 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both front sub frame rubber mounts in slightly poor condition

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Front number plate in slightly poor condition

Gearbox control linkage rubber mounts in poor condition

N/S track rod end rubber in poor condition

O/S/R position lamp slightly dim in operation

Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 May 2013 81,533 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 81,533 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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B692 GRD is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B692 GRD, 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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B692 GRD is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 7 December 1984.

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