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B744 AGF

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

37,754 mi
Last recorded37,754 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto34,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB744 AGF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2015 37,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Offside Rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Pass 17 Jan 2014 37,506 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 37,501 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

driver seat movement but still locks

exhaust blow

Fail 9 Jan 2014 37,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

driver seat movement but still locks

exhaust blow

Pass 16 Oct 2008 36,588 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2008 36,588 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

MAIN BATTERY CABLE ARKING OUT ON EXHAUST

Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,798 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 17,887 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 28,322 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Fail 9 Aug 2006 28,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear shock absorbers a bit soft

Emmisions a bit high should be 3.5% vol

Nearside topand bottom ball joints have slight play

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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B744 AGF is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 34,754 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B744 AGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B744 AGF is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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