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A581 DFG

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,614 mi
Last recorded51,614 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto34,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA581 DFG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 51,614 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 51,612 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2013 46,987 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 46,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 46,940 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 46,940 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 46,812 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 46,798 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 46,115 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 45,881 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 45,732 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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A581 DFG is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 34,754 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 A581 DFG, 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 42 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A581 DFG registered?

A581 DFG is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 18 January 1984.

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