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A516 GGU

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,967 mi
Last recorded91,967 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA516 GGU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 91,967 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 91,575 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 91,201 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 90,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened SUSPENSION KNUCKLE JOINT CUP SPLITTING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 90,404 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 89,837 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 89,280 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 88,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 88,410 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 88,409 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 81,574 miles

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

rear seat and seat belts missing at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2013 81,574 miles

rear seat and seat belts missing at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2012 74,026 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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A516 GGU is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A516 GGU, 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 A516 GGU registered?

A516 GGU is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 13 March 1984.

Is A516 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A516 GGU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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