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B827 DWE

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,808 mi
Last recorded28,808 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB827 DWE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 28,808 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 28,767 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 25,542 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 21,125 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 19,585 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 72,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 72,640 miles

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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B827 DWE is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B827 DWE, 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 B827 DWE registered?

B827 DWE is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 12 October 1984.

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The MOT history for B827 DWE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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