MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,501 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Coolant leak
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?
Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A285 FGR is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red 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 A285 FGR, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of A285 FGR?
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What year was A285 FGR registered?
A285 FGR is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 11 August 1983.
Is A285 FGR safe to buy?
The MOT history for A285 FGR 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.
Does A285 FGR have outstanding finance?
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