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B184 OPV

1985 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,048 mi
Last recorded88,048 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair53,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB184 OPV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 88,048 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 88,047 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty not/working (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc leaking/grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 87,636 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 87,632 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 87,624 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & offside (8.2.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front & offside front inner wheel archs corroded

Nearside Rear tyre void of tread inside edge

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

indicator switch loose

Pass 7 Apr 2014 87,375 miles

nearside rear tyre has some cuts in the outer sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2013 86,931 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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B184 OPV is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B184 OPV, 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 B184 OPV registered?

B184 OPV is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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