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A377 OYB

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

53,979 mi
Last recorded53,979 miles
Recorded on30 May 2007
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA377 OYB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2007 53,979 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to underside of car

wear in steering rack

Fail 30 May 2007 53,979 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 53,979 miles

Front Brake master cylinder severely corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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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A377 OYB is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 A377 OYB, 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 A377 OYB registered?

A377 OYB is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 25 August 1983.

Is A377 OYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A377 OYB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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