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A270 HLX

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,859 mi
Last recorded21,859 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto34,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA270 HLX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 21,859 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,821 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 15,911 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 15,911 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 19,289 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 19,283 miles

slight perishing n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 10 May 2006 19,269 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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A270 HLX is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 34,754 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 A270 HLX, 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 42 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 A270 HLX registered?

A270 HLX is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 8 February 1984.

Is A270 HLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A270 HLX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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