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A393 VNP

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,832 mi
Last recorded93,832 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA393 VNP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 93,832 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 93,305 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 92,580 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 91,854 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 91,363 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2021 91,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cone Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cone Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 91,253 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cone Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cone Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 90,211 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 89,372 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 88,328 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 87,433 miles

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

slight oil leak

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 May 2015 86,692 miles

oil leak

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 8 May 2014 86,181 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 85,391 miles

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake slight bind

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 7 May 2013 85,391 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake slight bind

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Nov 2006 84,452 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 81,905 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 81,888 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery lead chafing

fuel tank insecure

patch in boot fibreglassed over repair benefit of doubt given

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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A393 VNP is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A393 VNP, 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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A393 VNP is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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