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A624 KFL

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,383 mi
Last recorded20,383 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA624 KFL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 20,383 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 19,696 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

body and outer sills have plastic coverings not allowing full corrosion inspectionb of outer sills

engine is very difficult to start engine

play / movement in steering rack inner joints bushes

wipers slightly slow to operate

Fail 1 Apr 2011 19,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

body and outer sills have plastic coverings not allowing full corrosion inspectionb of outer sills

engine is very difficult to start engine

play / movement in steering rack inner joints bushes

wipers slightly slow to operate

Fail 9 Mar 2011 19,664 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

body and outer sills have plastic coverings not alowing full corrosion inspection on outer sill,

nearside track rod end ball joint gaiter badly split

play / movement in steering rack inner bushes / joints

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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A624 KFL is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A624 KFL, 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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A624 KFL is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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