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B16 OGB

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,351 mi
Last recorded96,351 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 OGB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 96,351 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 95,666 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower door hinge worn

battery tray slightly corroded.

fuel cap sealing ring cracked and perished.

Fail 12 May 2017 95,666 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and rear silencer flange. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower door hinge worn

battery tray slightly corroded.

fuel cap sealing ring cracked and perished.

Pass 17 May 2016 95,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has restricted movement

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 95,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has restricted movement

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 93,660 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 93,659 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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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B16 OGB is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 51,029 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 B16 OGB, 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 39 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B16 OGB is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 August 1987.

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