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Austin Mini Mayfair

Green · Petrol · 1984 · 998 cc

B479 NDFMOT history

B479 NDF is a green petrol Austin Mini Mayfair first used on 15 Nov 1984. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 90,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2026
Mileage
90,520 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B479 NDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Austin
Model
Mini Mayfair
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
15 Nov 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B479 NDF was last recorded at 90,520 miles on 31 Mar 2025, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,486 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,520 miles
  • 2024 – 88,988 miles
  • 2023 – 88,840 miles
  • 2017 – 88,747 miles
  • 2015 – 88,695 miles
  • 2014 – 88,117 miles
  • 2012 – 85,768 miles
  • 2010 – 83,416 miles
  • 2009 – 80,473 miles
  • 2008 – 79,999 miles
  • 2007 – 76,928 miles
  • 2006 – 74,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,520 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,520 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    90,520 miles
    Test number
    452937132967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail90,486 miles (+1,498)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,486 miles
    Test number
    769807014754
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

  3. Pass88,988 miles (+148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    88,988 miles
    Test number
    804922296439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass88,840 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    88,840 miles
    Test number
    218568443511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,833 miles (+6)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,833 miles
    Test number
    399324887054
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail88,827 miles (+80)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,827 miles
    Test number
    218530735967
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,747 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,747 miles
    Test number
    460426491022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Fail88,708 miles (+13)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,708 miles
    Test number
    196320928794
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass88,695 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,695 miles
    Test number
    319543025444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,683 miles (+566)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,683 miles
    Test number
    267593515243
    • FailureFront passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass88,117 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,117 miles
    Test number
    336349354422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,108 miles (+2,340)2 dangerous11 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,108 miles
    Test number
    259580294471
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside a panel detaching

  13. Pass85,768 miles (+2,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    85,768 miles
    Test number
    188557972138
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass83,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    83,416 miles
    Test number
    484670640333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,416 miles (+2,943)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,416 miles
    Test number
    421003530413
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass80,473 miles (+474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    80,473 miles
    Test number
    362361769418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass79,999 miles (+3,071)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    79,999 miles
    Test number
    974982098112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,928 miles (+2,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    76,928 miles
    Test number
    194741037158
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass74,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    74,129 miles
    Test number
    394452736195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B479 NDF

Does B479 NDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B479 NDF expired on 30 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B479 NDF?
The MOT on B479 NDF expired on 30 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B479 NDF done?
B479 NDF was recorded at 90,520 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2025, an average of 868 miles a year.
Has B479 NDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B479 NDF has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on B479 NDF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on B479 NDF find?
B479 NDF passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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