MOT Status
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789 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Underside of vehicle slightly corroded
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Underside of vehicle slightly corroded
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint slack (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Underside of vehicle slightly corroded
Offside and nearside front suspension knuckle joints gaitors severely deteriorated
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside and nearside front suspension knuckle joints gaitors severely deteriorated
All front end suspension rubbers are deteriorated
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
All front end suspension rubbers are deteriorated
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper missing (6.1.C.1)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B98 LNP is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 53,696 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 B98 LNP, 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 41 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 B98 LNP registered?
B98 LNP is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 16 May 1985.
Is B98 LNP safe to buy?
The MOT history for B98 LNP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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