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A637 OUA

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Purple Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

53,747 mi
Last recorded53,747 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA637 OUA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 53,747 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 53,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 53,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened arms have been welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 53,488 miles

Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened arms have been welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2020 53,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slight kink (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened front lower arms have been welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 53,471 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slight kink (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened front lower arms have been welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 53,415 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 53,328 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 53,193 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 53,102 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,047 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 52,992 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 52,907 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front indicator wires fouling tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,836 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,904 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 51,500 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 51,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 22,500 miles

both front floors repaired from inside

Fail 13 Aug 2009 22,498 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front floor repaired from inside

Pass 31 Oct 2008 22,059 miles

nearside front floor repaired from inside

Fail 27 Oct 2008 22,057 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside front floor repaired from inside

Pass 2 Nov 2007 21,845 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 21,840 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 20,515 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 19,636 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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A637 OUA is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Purple with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A637 OUA, 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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A637 OUA is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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