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A309 MOD

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,784 mi
Last recorded89,784 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA309 MOD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 89,784 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 89,744 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 98,482 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 91,952 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 91,952 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 87,643 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 18,179 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 14,992 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 102,685 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 102,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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A309 MOD is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 52,018 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 A309 MOD, 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 43 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 A309 MOD registered?

A309 MOD is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 30 November 1983.

Is A309 MOD safe to buy?

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