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B757 CGH

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

43,832 mi
Last recorded43,832 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB757 CGH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,832 miles

nearside rear valance corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 43,413 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 43,413 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,916 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 39,916 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 38,585 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres badly perished

Fail 20 Jun 2011 38,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 18 Jun 2010 37,680 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake and cluch pedal anti-slip worn thin

engine oil leak but can not see where from

Fail 17 Jun 2010 37,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake and cluch pedal anti-slip worn thin

engine oil leak but can not see where from

rear numberplate in poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2009 37,278 miles

both headlamps on maximum height

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brakes slightly out of balance (9%)

rear number plate starting to delaminate slightly but still fully legible

Pass 27 May 2008 36,257 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 35,398 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 34,924 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 34,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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B757 CGH is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black 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 B757 CGH, 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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B757 CGH is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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