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A662 FSA

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

83,215 mi
Last recorded83,215 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA662 FSA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 83,215 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 82,403 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 81,964 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 81,471 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 80,987 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 80,820 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 80,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r low of efficiency (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 80,059 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 79,152 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,477 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 77,546 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 76,755 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,791 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 74,493 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres are starting to perish and crack on side walls

emissions vary from very lean to very rich

o/s/f wiper blade deateriated

Pass 19 Oct 2011 73,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 72,085 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 71,761 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 70,529 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 70,526 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 70,371 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 70,288 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 66,056 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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A662 FSA is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 A662 FSA, 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 A662 FSA registered?

A662 FSA is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A662 FSA safe to buy?

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