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A315 GBG

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,231 mi
Last recorded59,231 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA315 GBG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 59,231 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 59,212 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 59,212 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,446 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 57,442 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 53,600 miles

corrosion on rear sub frame

Pass 2 Feb 2009 53,056 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 53,033 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2008 52,356 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 51,676 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 50,895 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 50,891 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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A315 GBG is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A315 GBG, 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 A315 GBG registered?

A315 GBG is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A315 GBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A315 GBG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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