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B991 HCH

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,338 mi
Last recorded38,338 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB991 HCH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 38,334 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 38,317 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

no front passenger or rear seats installed in to vehicle

Fail 1 Aug 2009 37,242 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

excessive corrosion of rear boot

rear and o/s/f seats removed not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2009 37,242 miles

excessive corrosion of rear boot

rear and o/s/f seats removed not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,349 miles

engine oil level above max on dipp stick

rear tyres getting low on inner edges of tread

Fail 30 Jun 2008 36,349 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine oil level above max on dipp stick

rear tyres getting low on inner edges of tread

Pass 22 Jun 2007 35,420 miles

n/s/f outer driveshaft boot perished badly

slight play in n/s/f top suspension joint

Pass 1 Jul 2006 35,068 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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B991 HCH is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Purple 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 B991 HCH, 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 B991 HCH registered?

B991 HCH is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 September 1984.

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The MOT history for B991 HCH 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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