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A285 KDU

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,639 mi
Last recorded5,639 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA285 KDU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 5,639 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 5,629 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 5,188 miles

Rear (Both rear fuel cap seals cracking)

Fail 13 Aug 2018 5,179 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Both front wiper strengths weak on operation

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washers strength weak on operation

Rear Both rear fuel cap seals cracking

Rear No rear seat belts and installations fitted

Vehicle Modified

Pass 25 Jul 2017 4,771 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 4,762 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 4,195 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 2,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

vehicle is modified

Pass 17 Jul 2014 2,464 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 2,205 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 May 2013 2,204 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 1,538 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

no rear seats fitted or seat belts

Pass 24 Sep 2008 146 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 8,380 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 8,380 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

4 point seat belt fitted, upper mountings flexing on body panel.

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust clamp very low to ground

one of the offside front screen washers is aiming forward

only drivers seat and belt fitted at time of test

wiper motor poor, seems very weak

wires rubbing on sharp metal work in front of gearstick

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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A285 KDU is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A285 KDU, 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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A285 KDU is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 18 January 1984.

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