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B908 PRU

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,944 mi
Last recorded85,944 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB908 PRU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 85,944 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 85,913 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 85,685 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 85,621 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

corrossion to both floor pans in places

lower engine steady bolt loose

repair under offside wheel arch near door hinge bolts passed as inspected

Fail 24 Apr 2014 85,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

corrossion to both floor pans in places

lower engine steady bolt loose

repair under offside wheel arch near door hinge bolts passed as inspected

Fail 22 Jun 2013 85,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 85,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 84,048 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 81,984 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 81,969 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 81,958 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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B908 PRU is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 B908 PRU, 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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B908 PRU is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 24 October 1984.

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