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A327 JHG

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

4,754 mi
Last recorded4,754 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA327 JHG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 4,754 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2021 4,219 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 3,911 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 3,711 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 3,629 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 3,628 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 3,544 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 3,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor holed near mounting bolts (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 3,541 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure not located correctly (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor holed near mounting bolts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 3,459 miles

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 3,459 miles

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

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 3,194 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front pads overlap the discs & liable to impair braking when worn

Fail 13 Apr 2012 2,960 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 2,960 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 2,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 2,658 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 2,471 miles

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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A327 JHG is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A327 JHG, 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 A327 JHG registered?

A327 JHG is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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