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A458 OFC

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,450 mi
Last recorded74,450 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA458 OFC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 74,450 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 72,487 miles

c.o% and h.c right on limits

hazard switch slightly worn

slight engine misfire

Fail 16 Mar 2010 40,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sills need to be continuously welded and all patches

Fail 10 Mar 2007 40,847 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both n/s and o/s/r metal brake pipes to wheel cylinders in stages of corrosion

front and rear sub frames in stages of corrosion

n/s/r tyre inner and outer tread pattern cracking (EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall has cuts but not deep enough to expose ply or cords/inner edge worn close to legal limit/ and has x2 nails in tread pattern( EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED)

o/s/r tyre inner and outer tread pattern cracking( EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED)

underside of vehicle in stages of corrosion

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has cut but not deep enough to expose ply or cords/has cracks in tread pattern/ and nail (EALRY RECTIFICATION ADVISED)

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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A458 OFC is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A458 OFC, 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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A458 OFC is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 April 1984.

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