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B696 UTT

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,445 mi
Last recorded86,445 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB696 UTT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 86,445 miles

Coolant leak top hose area ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front cv gaiter damp but not preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Front inner steering rack end has slight play

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 86,445 miles

Coolant leak top hose area ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front cv gaiter damp but not preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Front inner steering rack end has slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 86,338 miles

all shock absorber bushes perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front outer cv gaitor damp

Fail 2 Jul 2015 86,337 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all shock absorber bushes perished

nearside front outer cv gaitor damp

Pass 21 Jun 2014 86,188 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 86,168 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 May 2012 86,116 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 93,103 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING

Fail 20 Apr 2011 85,954 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT SWIVEL HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING

Pass 16 Feb 2010 85,730 miles

PLAY IN BOTH RACK END'S BUT NEARSIDE IS ON MAXIMUM TOLERANCE

UNDER BODY HEAVLY COVERED IN UNDERSILL

Pass 6 Jan 2009 85,584 miles

all brake pipes under sealed

although corrosion appears evident from underneath, patches as necessary have been welded from above

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

whole underbody patched and undersealed

Fail 5 Jan 2009 85,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all brake pipes under sealed

hole car pached and under sealed

slite play in o/s/f ball joint

Pass 17 Oct 2005 85,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both front wings has rust hole

oil leak

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 7 Sep 2005 85,564 miles

Front Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

hole in end of nearside front sill box section

naerside front and offside front wings holed

nearside front wheel arch cover insecure

offside wing holed

oil leak

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

small hole in rear floor/boot

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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B696 UTT is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B696 UTT, 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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B696 UTT is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 12 October 1984.

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