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A389 SYC

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

19,522 mi
Last recorded19,522 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA389 SYC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 19,522 miles

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 7 Nov 2014 19,475 miles

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

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 11 Dec 2013 96,214 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 96,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 18,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hole in osf floor

play in lower steering column

Fail 5 Jul 2010 18,729 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hole in osf floor

play in lower steering column

Pass 13 Jul 2009 17,988 miles

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

play in lower steering column

Fail 7 Jul 2009 17,986 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to o/s inner sill

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

play in lower steering column

Pass 27 May 2008 16,717 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 16,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FREEPLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/S INNER RACK JOINT FREEPLAY

Pass 1 Jun 2007 13,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2006 11,209 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 11,200 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

corrosion starting above rear subrame and in rear subframe

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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A389 SYC is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 53,158 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 A389 SYC, 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 42 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 A389 SYC registered?

A389 SYC is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 26 March 1984.

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