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B871 XYK

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,334 mi
Last recorded81,334 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB871 XYK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 81,334 miles

offside front shock absorber poor damping.

rear subframe modified.

various welding repairs to vehicle and heavily waxed. assessed as best possible.

Fail 21 Mar 2018 81,316 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking in boot (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front shock absorber poor damping.

rear subframe modified.

various welding repairs to vehicle and heavily waxed. assessed as best possible.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 80,876 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 79,731 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 75,936 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 62,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 62,108 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 62,107 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 61,347 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 56,632 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 55,242 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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B871 XYK is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B871 XYK, 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 B871 XYK registered?

B871 XYK is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 10 December 1984.

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