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A248 LJT

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,253 mi
Last recorded65,253 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA248 LJT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 65,253 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 64,606 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 64,057 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 63,518 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 62,778 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 62,772 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 62,697 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 62,697 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 62,696 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 62,635 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 62,513 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

near side rear brake lazy

Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,497 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 62,210 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 62,087 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE POOR

Pass 3 Apr 2009 62,085 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 60,910 miles

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK

Pass 10 May 2006 58,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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A248 LJT is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A248 LJT, 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 A248 LJT registered?

A248 LJT is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 30 March 1984.

Is A248 LJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A248 LJT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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