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A222 RBK

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,067 mi
Last recorded45,067 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA222 RBK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 45,067 miles

corrosion on front panel/headlights

light corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Feb 2017 45,064 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front front body has corrosion

Rear rear subframe has light corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2011 43,270 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,184 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2010 43,184 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2009 40,419 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2009 40,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 40,266 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 40,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,924 miles

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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A222 RBK is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A222 RBK, 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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A222 RBK is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 21 December 1983.

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