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A520 SEG

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,838 mi
Last recorded28,838 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA520 SEG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 28,838 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 28,838 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 28,048 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 28,045 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 27,760 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 32,210 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 31,752 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 31,394 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 378 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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A520 SEG is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A520 SEG, 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 A520 SEG registered?

A520 SEG is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 26 March 1984.

Is A520 SEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A520 SEG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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