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A259 MNO

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,500 mi
Last recorded32,500 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA259 MNO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 32,500 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

center rear exhaust mounting is starting to deteriorate

excessive corrosion on offside front and nearside front outer sills

front bumper has damage

rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,029 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2007 26,166 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,529 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 25,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

o/s sill corroded at front

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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A259 MNO is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A259 MNO, 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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What year was A259 MNO registered?

A259 MNO is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A259 MNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A259 MNO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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