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A234 OUG

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,990 mi
Last recorded82,990 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA234 OUG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 82,990 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 82,476 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 81,443 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 81,443 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 81,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 1,443 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 79,597 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 79,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 79,246 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 79,022 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 84,217 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2005 84,217 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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A234 OUG is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A234 OUG, 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 A234 OUG registered?

A234 OUG is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 24 March 1984.

Is A234 OUG safe to buy?

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