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B814 OEH

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,796 mi
Last recorded18,796 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB814 OEH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 18,796 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 18,285 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 17,918 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 17,918 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 17,557 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 15,530 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 15,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 15,504 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 15,495 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 15,492 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 6,689 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 6,688 miles

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

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

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

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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B814 OEH is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B814 OEH, 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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What year was B814 OEH registered?

B814 OEH is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 7 November 1984.

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