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A283 AWJ

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,637 mi
Last recorded48,637 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA283 AWJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 48,637 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 48,421 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 48,410 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,396 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 48,377 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 48,323 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,689 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,982 miles

rear brake back plates have slight corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2008 45,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2007 41,802 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 37,239 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 37,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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A283 AWJ 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 A283 AWJ, 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 A283 AWJ registered?

A283 AWJ is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 April 1984.

Is A283 AWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A283 AWJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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