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Austin Mini Mayfair

Red · Petrol · 1985 · 998 cc

B704 AYBMOT history

B704 AYB is a red petrol Austin Mini Mayfair first used on 23 Mar 1985. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2023 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 23,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2022.

B704 AYB red Austin MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2023
Mileage
23,876 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2022
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B704 AYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Austin
Model
Mini Mayfair
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
23 Mar 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

B704 AYB was last recorded at 23,876 miles on 13 Jun 2022, 279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2014.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,597 miles · 21 May 2014
Between the last two tests
279 miles
Average per year
132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 23,876 miles
  • 2014 – 23,597 miles
  • 2013 – 23,452 miles
  • 2012 – 23,298 miles
  • 2011 – 23,008 miles
  • 2010 – 22,791 miles
  • 2009 – 22,506 miles
  • 2008 – 22,274 miles
  • 2007 – 22,049 miles
  • 2006 – 21,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,876 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass23,876 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    23,876 miles
    Test number
    778262889102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass23,597 miles10 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    23,597 miles
    Test number
    915811444157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking in side wall not thoigh to cords
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  3. Fail23,597 miles (+145)3 failures10 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,597 miles
    Test number
    516529834113
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking in side wall not thoigh to cords
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  4. Pass23,452 miles (+154)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    23,452 miles
    Test number
    906880633113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  5. Pass23,298 miles (+290)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,298 miles
    Test number
    657852042166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to under side of car

  6. Pass23,008 miles (+217)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,008 miles
    Test number
    699242131113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear subframe

  7. Pass22,791 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,791 miles
    Test number
    432414230104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perrish

  8. Fail22,791 miles (+285)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,791 miles
    Test number
    901847520136
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perrish

  9. Pass22,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    22,506 miles
    Test number
    741179749180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail22,506 miles (+232)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,506 miles
    Test number
    711502349125
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass22,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,274 miles
    Test number
    171111158165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail22,274 miles (+225)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,274 miles
    Test number
    704348648174
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass22,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    22,049 miles
    Test number
    290966137483
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail22,049 miles (+297)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,049 miles
    Test number
    281805337191
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass21,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,752 miles
    Test number
    290599536112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail21,752 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,752 miles
    Test number
    222119336162
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about B704 AYB

Does B704 AYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B704 AYB expired on 12 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B704 AYB?
The MOT on B704 AYB expired on 12 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B704 AYB done?
B704 AYB was recorded at 23,876 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2022, an average of 132 miles a year.
Has B704 AYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B704 AYB has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2014.
Has the mileage on B704 AYB 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 B704 AYB find?
B704 AYB passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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