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A352 RWS

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,957 mi
Last recorded40,957 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA352 RWS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 40,957 miles

advise slight play in ball joints

Pass 11 Dec 2019 40,926 miles

advise slight p;lay ns osf ball joints

Pass 22 Dec 2018 40,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise slight play osf top ball joint

Pass 27 Dec 2017 38,769 miles

advise osf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2016 38,251 miles

advise osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2015 37,600 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,776 miles

advise lift in ns os front ball joints

Pass 30 Jul 2013 34,731 miles

all front ball joints, slight play

corrosion:- front bulkhead, rear valence, both rear sill ends, offsidre outer sill, both front sill ends, rear inner wheelarches, both doors, offside rear support panels, both subframes

front crossmember damaged [cut]

nearside front tie bar slightly distorted

rear subframe weak

slight play offside front wheelbearing

Fail 27 Jul 2013 34,730 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

all front ball joints, slight play

corrosion:- front bulkhead, rear valence, both rear sill ends, offsidre outer sill, both front sill ends, rear inner wheelarches, both doors, offside rear support panels, both subframes

front crossmember damaged [cut]

nearside front tie bar slightly distorted

rear subframe weak

slight play offside front wheelbearing

Pass 28 Jun 2012 34,543 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 34,543 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 34,533 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front wings corroded

fuel cap sealing washer perishing

noise from nearside front brake

rear valance corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 33,000 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

nearside wing adrift where meets a panel

Fail 25 May 2011 33,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

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

nearside wing adrift where meets a panel

Pass 1 Jun 2010 30,755 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 30,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 27,257 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,461 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 26,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OSF Tyre Outter wall cracking but not showing cords.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,664 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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A352 RWS is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 A352 RWS, 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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A352 RWS is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 October 1983.

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