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A285 FGR

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,501 mi
Last recorded1,501 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA285 FGR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 1,501 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 1,423 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 1,313 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 24 Jul 2010 1,313 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 746 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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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.

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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.

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