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A670 TCA

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,050 mi
Last recorded85,050 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA670 TCA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 85,050 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S AND O/S - STEP SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 85,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front KNUCKLE JOINT BOOT SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE/GEARBOX COMBINATION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 84,892 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S AND O/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S AND O/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view HAS LIGHT SCRATCHING (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 84,892 miles

N/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SCREEN HAS SLIGHT SCRATCHING

Pass 5 May 2018 84,892 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint N/S AND O/S (2.5.B.1a)

SLIGHT GEARBOX/ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 16 May 2017 83,762 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 81,181 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,624 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 78,535 miles

LIGHT SCRACTHES ON WINDSCREEN - N/S

Pass 30 Jun 2008 77,645 miles

N/S/F FLOOR CORRODED

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 77,644 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

N/S/F FLOOR CORRODED

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 76,165 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 73,273 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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A670 TCA is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A670 TCA, 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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A670 TCA is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 5 September 1983.

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