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A101 MEA

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,537 mi
Last recorded98,537 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA101 MEA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 98,537 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 98,040 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Dec 2019 97,990 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative both (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2019 97,990 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative both (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 97,503 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 97,420 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 97,046 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 97,019 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 74,438 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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A101 MEA is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 53,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A101 MEA, 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 42 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 A101 MEA registered?

A101 MEA is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 16 July 1984.

Is A101 MEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A101 MEA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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