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Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue · Petrol · 1984 · 998 cc

B348 FCFMOT history

B348 FCF is a blue petrol Austin Mini Mayfair first used on 1 Aug 1984. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2021 and it has passed 9 of 18 MOT tests, with 2,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2021
Mileage
2,917 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2023
MOT tests
18
9 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
B348 FCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Austin
Model
Mini Mayfair
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
1 Aug 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

B348 FCF was last recorded at 2,917 miles on 31 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Oct 2008: 59,503 miles, lower than 63,806 miles on 13 Oct 2007.
  • 13 Nov 2020: 126 miles, lower than 62,553 miles on 18 Dec 2019.
  • 31 Jan 2023: 2,917 miles, lower than 9,892 miles on 6 Nov 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
9,892 miles · 6 Nov 2021

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 2,917 miles
  • 2021 – 9,892 miles
  • 2020 – 127 miles
  • 2019 – 62,553 miles
  • 2018 – 62,553 miles
  • 2017 – 62,553 miles
  • 2011 – 62,553 miles
  • 2010 – 62,553 miles
  • 2009 – 59,519 miles
  • 2008 – 59,503 miles
  • 2007 – 63,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail2,917 miles
  • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail2,917 miles (-6,975)1 dangerous10 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,917 miles
    Test number
    167906624971
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail9,892 miles (+9,765)11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,892 miles
    Test number
    577281141828
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass127 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    127 miles
    Test number
    421829763330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126 miles (-62,427)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126 miles
    Test number
    891762016433
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass62,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,553 miles
    Test number
    314098651173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,553 miles9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,553 miles
    Test number
    384151989620
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass62,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,553 miles
    Test number
    179633414835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail62,553 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,553 miles
    Test number
    641531558756
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass62,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,553 miles
    Test number
    815779598340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,553 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,553 miles
    Test number
    797419691281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail62,553 miles2 dangerous8 failures9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,553 miles
    Test number
    509567781273
    • DangerousNearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass62,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,553 miles
    Test number
    762416610399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,553 miles (+3,034)1 dangerous25 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,553 miles
    Test number
    363145290476
    • DangerousBattery in passengers footwell insecure
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureInner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteManifold cracked

  14. Pass59,519 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    59,519 miles
    Test number
    811459199212
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner wall slight perishing

  15. Fail59,519 miles (+16)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,519 miles
    Test number
    500992599202
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner wall slight perishing

  16. Pass59,503 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,503 miles
    Test number
    931840588257
    • NotePlay in both front wheel bearings
    • NotePlay in steering rack

  17. Fail59,503 miles (-4,303)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,503 miles
    Test number
    810497378289
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NotePlay in both front wheel bearings
    • NotePlay in steering rack

  18. Pass63,806 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    63,806 miles
    Test number
    352726087233
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing slightly noisy
    • NoteSlight play in steering

Questions about B348 FCF

Does B348 FCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B348 FCF expired on 17 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B348 FCF?
The MOT on B348 FCF expired on 17 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B348 FCF done?
B348 FCF was recorded at 2,917 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2023.
Has B348 FCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B348 FCF has failed 9 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on B348 FCF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 3 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on B348 FCF find?
B348 FCF failed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: stop lamp(s) all not working; all direction indicators not working; driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended., and 11 more.

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