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A342 ENR

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,017 mi
Last recorded86,017 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA342 ENR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2022 86,017 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill step panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 84,631 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 84,466 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 83,389 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to the floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tail light not working (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 83,389 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to the floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tail light not working (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,681 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak engine ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 81,680 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak engine ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 May 2017 79,421 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 79,419 miles

Direction indicator not working both on offside (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative both on offside (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 79,334 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all tyres slightly perrished

Pass 18 Jul 2011 78,126 miles

both front & o/s/r tyres perished in tread area

Pass 3 Dec 2007 77,398 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 77,398 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2006 76,197 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2006 76,196 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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A342 ENR is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A342 ENR, 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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A342 ENR is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 2 August 1983.

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