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B867 VHG

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,947 mi
Last recorded69,947 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB867 VHG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 69,947 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 69,248 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 69,248 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Pass 14 May 2007 68,314 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 61,657 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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B867 VHG is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B867 VHG, 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 B867 VHG registered?

B867 VHG is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 17 October 1984.

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