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B942 TFJ

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,766 mi
Last recorded80,766 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB942 TFJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 80,766 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 80,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 80,258 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 80,228 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General Under-Side Corrsion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 79,571 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General Under-side corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 76,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R & FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Oil Leak

General Under-side surface corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2018 73,245 miles

Exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gas

Front to rear brake pipe slight corroded

Nearside mirror missing

Oil leak ()

both sill corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2017 70,096 miles

Engine oil leak/gearbox oil leak

General surface corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,296 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

general surface corrosion to underside

Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,631 miles

nearside rack slight play

nearside rear radis arm slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2013 61,353 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 61,353 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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B942 TFJ is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B942 TFJ, 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 B942 TFJ registered?

B942 TFJ is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 August 1984.

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