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A536 HBY

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

69,058 mi
Last recorded69,058 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA536 HBY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 69,058 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 69,013 miles

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

slight play in nearside rear radius arm pin or bush.

Pass 24 Aug 2020 68,914 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 68,914 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 68,862 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 68,682 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 68,529 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 68,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 68,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 67,278 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 67,278 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 66,665 miles

Oil leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 May 2014 66,664 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 66,109 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front wipers poor.

Fail 10 May 2013 66,109 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front wipers poor.

Pass 18 May 2012 65,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2012 65,851 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 65,546 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSR RADIUS ARM

Pass 12 May 2010 65,011 miles

slight damage ti near side sill. slight cuts to off side tyer on out side edge

Pass 11 May 2009 64,218 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 63,390 miles

doors not fitted

Fail 9 May 2008 63,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

doors not fitted

Pass 11 May 2007 62,290 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 62,287 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 62,412 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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A536 HBY is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 A536 HBY, 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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A536 HBY is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 21 December 1983.

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