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A45 JCC

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,325 mi
Last recorded57,325 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA45 JCC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 57,325 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 57,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 57,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 57,078 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 57,004 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,991 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 56,959 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front tie bar / rod slightly distorted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 56,824 miles

Emissions erratic

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 56,613 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

exhaust blowing slightly at joints

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

vehicle heavily modified and shortened

Fail 14 Apr 2010 56,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

exhaust blowing slightly at joints

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

vehicle heavily modified and shortened

Pass 22 Apr 2009 56,563 miles

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

car modified

nearside front brake hose slighty twisted and close to cv boot

Fail 21 Apr 2009 56,561 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

car modified

nearside front brake hose slighty twisted and close to cv boot

Pass 12 Apr 2008 56,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2007 56,324 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 55,912 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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A45 JCC is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A45 JCC, 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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A45 JCC is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 2 August 1983.

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