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B870 CMR

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

5,139 mi
Last recorded5,139 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB870 CMR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 5,139 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 4,216 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 3,631 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 3,232 miles

Bushes and joints covered with grease, difficult to inspect.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 3,051 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bushes and joints covered with grease, difficult to inspect.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 2,882 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 2,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 2,558 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 2,150 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 1,747 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 1,297 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 71,000 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 70,544 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2014 70,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 67,293 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 67,269 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 66,358 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 66,274 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres inner/outer side walls perishing/cracking.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 66,163 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 65,958 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres side walls perishing/cracking.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 65,573 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 65,330 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 65,112 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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B870 CMR is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B870 CMR, 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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B870 CMR is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 3 September 1984.

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