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BPR 746A

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

661 mi
Last recorded661 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPR 746A
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 661 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 452 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 23 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 18,543 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 18,363 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2016 18,110 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 18,102 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 17,874 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres getting low

Fail 30 Oct 2014 17,854 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 17,854 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 17,844 miles

nearside front tyre getiing low

Fail 13 Nov 2013 17,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre getiing low

Pass 10 Jul 2012 17,796 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 17,757 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 17,722 miles

all four tyres cracked and perished

both hand brake cables corroded

oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2010 17,718 miles

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

all four tyres cracked and perished

both hand brake cables corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2009 17,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 17,538 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 17,473 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 17,460 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 17,235 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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BPR 746A is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BPR 746A, 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 BPR 746A registered?

BPR 746A is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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The MOT history for BPR 746A shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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