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A441 EAJ

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,289 mi
Last recorded49,289 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA441 EAJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 49,289 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 49,088 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 48,848 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 48,656 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,598 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,489 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,010 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,712 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 47,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

OFFFSIDE INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED AND HOLED OUTSIDE PERSCRIBED AREA

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 47,324 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 46,217 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 44,878 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 43,195 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 41,368 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 39,554 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 39,554 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 37,901 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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A441 EAJ is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 40,205 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A441 EAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A441 EAJ registered?

A441 EAJ is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A441 EAJ safe to buy?

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