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A407 VDS

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,559 mi
Last recorded39,559 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA407 VDS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 39,559 miles

Exhaust noisy.

General under body corrosion.

OSF brake hose slightly twisted.

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,413 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 39,337 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 38,993 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,993 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 37,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap rubber seal perishing

Fail 19 May 2012 37,742 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap rubber seal perishing

Pass 14 May 2011 36,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear seats not fitted at time of test

n/s/f brake flexi slightly twisted

Fail 11 May 2011 36,141 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear seats not fitted at time of test

n/s/f brake flexi slightly twisted

Pass 5 Jun 2010 34,047 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,691 miles

ENGINE SMOKES SLIGHTLY FROM COLD

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES WORN

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE RIGHT ON LEGAL MINIMUM.

REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY GRABBING AND CLUTCH TRAVEL VERY LOW

VARIOUS SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION/ STEERING JOINTS

Fail 25 Sep 2008 30,690 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

ENGINE SMOKES SLIGHTLY FROM COLD

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES WORN

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE RIGHT ON LEGAL MINIMUM.

REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY GRABBING AND CLUTCH TRAVEL VERY LOW

VARIOUS SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION/ STEERING JOINTS

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 VDS is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VDS, 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 A407 VDS registered?

A407 VDS is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 April 1984.

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The MOT history for A407 VDS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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