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A448 LKR

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,723 mi
Last recorded36,723 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA448 LKR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 36,723 miles

nearside rear heavily corroded inner arch

Fail 7 May 2022 36,723 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear heavily corroded inner arch

Pass 8 May 2019 47,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

modified seats/brackets fitted at time of test

offside park brake efficiency only just met. Braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 8 May 2019 47,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

modified seats/brackets fitted at time of test

offside park brake efficiency only just met. Braking system requires adjustment or repair

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 47,550 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 47,540 miles

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

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

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 86,886 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 83,862 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 83,861 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 83,712 miles

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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A448 LKR is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 A448 LKR, 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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A448 LKR is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 November 1983.

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