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A271 XMP

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,829 mi
Last recorded75,829 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA271 XMP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 75,829 miles

Under vehicle been painted

Pass 19 Jan 2018 75,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-side chassis coated in protectant

Fail 18 Jan 2018 75,713 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor / Water drain hole excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-side chassis coated in protectant

Pass 26 Apr 2014 75,713 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside floor and Offside floor slightly corroded

O/F and N/F bottom ball joint slight play.

Offside sill and nearside sill fitted with body kit.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 75,631 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 75,053 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2011 72,258 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 72,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Halfshaft nut loose (4.2.B.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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A271 XMP is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 A271 XMP, 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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A271 XMP is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 5 April 1984.

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