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B868 WBW

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

8,134 mi
Last recorded8,134 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB868 WBW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 8,134 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 8,134 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel front cable broken (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 80,974 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 8,092 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Lower engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Rear Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coolant leaks at radiator and slight leak at thermostat housing

front outer sill rusted and holes

handbrake cables rusty

nearside front track control arm bush badly perished

nearside front tyre worn to limit on edges

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

offside floor by front seat mounting rusted

offside front inner wheel arch rusted

offside rear brake pipes rusty

rear subframe has been welded

various areas of underbody corroded and rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2012 6,407 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 6,407 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 4,510 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 4,506 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 2,436 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 2,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 14,987 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside front outer sill / floor slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear boot floor slightly corroded

Restricted movment in offside rear suspention

Pass 27 Jul 2009 99,004 miles

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

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

both front subframe rear mounts in poor condition.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 99,003 miles

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

nearside inner c/v boot adrift

both front sub-frame rear rubber mounts poor

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

poor electrical wiring under bonnet and under dash

Pass 25 Jul 2008 94,730 miles

both headlamps starting to deteriate

engine timing is out - lumpy

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 25 Jul 2008 94,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

both headlamps starting to deteriate

engine timing is out - lumpy

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2007 87,368 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 87,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

battery cable clips corroded at rear - cable insecure

n/s indicators flash slower than o/s

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 26 Apr 2006 82,098 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 82,098 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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B868 WBW is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 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 B868 WBW, 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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B868 WBW is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 December 1984.

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