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A116 XRX

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,869 mi
Last recorded30,869 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA116 XRX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 30,869 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to excess (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fule cap seal worn

Pass 21 Aug 2024 30,305 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 29,815 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 29,811 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 29,154 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 29,151 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 28,475 miles

Offside Front Outer slight seepage from boot

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 27,805 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 27,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 26,697 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 26,362 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 26,362 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 26,071 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 26,071 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 25,680 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2015 25,680 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2014 25,415 miles

Oil leak

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2013 24,754 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 24,709 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 24,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,700 miles

offside an dnearside front brakes slightly binding

offside front cv gator damp

Pass 25 Aug 2010 24,568 miles

near side front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,262 miles

slight seepage on offside outer cv boot

subframes slightly rusting

Fail 26 Aug 2009 24,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

slight seepage on offside outer cv boot

subframes slightly rusting

Pass 13 Aug 2008 23,924 miles

Oil leak

both sides outer door sills rusted to excess

offside front brake binding on slightly

some play in both sides front lower suspension arm swivels

Fail 13 Aug 2008 23,924 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

both sides outer door sills rusted to excess

offside front brake binding on slightly

some play in both sides front lower suspension arm swivels

Pass 22 Aug 2007 23,491 miles

some play in both sides front lower suspension arm ball joints

the offside front outer c v gaiter is cracking

the offside front suspension is slightly low

the offside front suspension knuckle joint is worn to excess

Pass 10 Aug 2006 23,173 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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A116 XRX is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 40,205 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A116 XRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A116 XRX is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 2 September 1983.

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