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B931 OFX

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

33,090 mi
Last recorded33,090 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB931 OFX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 33,090 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 33,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 33,090 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 33,084 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple minor leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 33,081 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple minor leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 33,048 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 33,040 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission selector shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 32,991 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 32,796 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 32,329 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 31,965 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion SILL END (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 31,945 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER VALANCE (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion SILL END (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front CV BOOT LIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 8 Nov 2016 31,346 miles

Both front upper swivels slight play.

N/S/F inner arch holed and corroded.

O/S/R valance holed and corroded.

Fail 31 Oct 2016 31,332 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Big engine oil leak.

Both front upper swivels slight play.

N/S/F inner arch holed and corroded.

O/S/F outer sill holed and corroded.

O/S/R valance holed and corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 30,983 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 11 Nov 2014 30,633 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 30,633 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 30,055 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 30,039 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 29,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 29,478 miles

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 28,359 miles

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

SUSPENSION LOW

Fail 7 Nov 2011 28,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

SUSPENSION LOW

Pass 19 Nov 2010 28,360 miles

both front outer cv boots perihing

centre exhaust box corroded slight blow

corrosion starting nearside rear outer sill

offside front lower shocker bush perished

Fail 15 Nov 2010 28,359 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front outer cv boots perihing

centre exhaust box corroded slight blow

corrosion starting nearside rear outer sill

offside front lower shocker bush perished

Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,988 miles

145/80/10t

corrosion starting nearside rear outer sill

nearside rear tyre approaching minimum worn outer edge

offside front lower shocker bush perished slight movement

oil leak

slight blow down pipe

Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,486 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

slight play in both front,top suspension arm ball joints

various suspension bushes deteriated

Fail 17 Nov 2008 27,486 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

slight play in both front,top suspension arm ball joints

various suspension bushes deteriated

Pass 16 Nov 2007 25,803 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 25,798 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 23,979 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 23,979 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 4 Nov 2005 22,680 miles

surface corrosion to parts of rear subframe

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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B931 OFX is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 B931 OFX, 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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B931 OFX is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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