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B906 MLU

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,115 mi
Last recorded50,115 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB906 MLU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 50,115 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 50,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 49,791 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 49,102 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 47,980 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 47,972 miles

All direction indicators not working ALL (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front All position lamps not working AND REAR (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn RADIUS BOTH SIEZED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly damaged WET UNIONS FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2009 92,022 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 92,022 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

unable to check componants due to under seal

Pass 28 Apr 2007 90,584 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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B906 MLU is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B906 MLU, 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 B906 MLU registered?

B906 MLU is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 September 1984.

Is B906 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B906 MLU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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