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A105 GMY

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,418 mi
Last recorded42,418 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA105 GMY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 42,418 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 43,873 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 43,873 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front / clamp/ manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy (2.6.1)

Steering system excessively rough steering rack internal knocks and creaks (2.2.D.1)

Front brake balance 26%

slight play n/s/f hub

Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,873 miles

some play o/s and n/s front wheel bearings

Fail 15 Aug 2012 43,873 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 43,873 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 43,873 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 43,878 miles

as original test

Fail 10 May 2010 43,878 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine stabiliser broken

front number plate damaged

general corrosion to vehicle

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f wheel arch loose

Pass 6 May 2009 43,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged

light general corrosion to underside

Fail 1 May 2009 43,873 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged

light general corrosion to underside

Pass 7 Mar 2008 38,571 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade poor

Pass 8 Dec 2006 38,125 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 38,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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A105 GMY is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 A105 GMY, 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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A105 GMY is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 9 April 1984.

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