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A387 KFV

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,470 mi
Last recorded64,470 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA387 KFV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 64,470 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 62,090 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 61,886 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 61,384 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 61,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 61,027 miles

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Pass 2 Jun 2013 57,726 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 54,176 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 50,729 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 50,460 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 50,224 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 49,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 48,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A387 KFV is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 A387 KFV, 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 A387 KFV registered?

A387 KFV is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 September 1983.

Is A387 KFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A387 KFV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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