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A407 KBW

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,696 mi
Last recorded80,696 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA407 KBW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2009 80,696 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 79,618 miles

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

corrosion around n/s rear area

Pass 19 Dec 2006 79,205 miles

slight blow tail pipe

slight play ball joint

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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A407 KBW is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A407 KBW, 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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A407 KBW is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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