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A687 PEV

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,233 mi
Last recorded47,233 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA687 PEV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 47,233 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 47,044 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 46,911 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear exhaust hangers cracked/broken

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 3 Nov 2014 46,691 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 46,691 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,879 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,119 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front steering track rods have slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,300 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 44,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering rack has slight play in offside track rod

Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,729 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in offside track rod

Pass 20 Sep 2006 43,161 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 43,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Steering rack has slight play on iner ball 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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A687 PEV is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A687 PEV, 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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A687 PEV is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 December 1983.

Is A687 PEV safe to buy?

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