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A708 EPC

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

46,990 mi
Last recorded46,990 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA708 EPC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 46,990 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 46,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 45,647 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 43,979 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 43,497 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 43,496 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre cracking.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,467 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 41,466 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 39,930 miles

rear subframe rusty

Fail 22 Feb 2010 39,928 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/f footwell rusted through

rear subframe rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2009 39,009 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 23 Apr 2009 39,008 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r tyre very badly perished

Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,682 miles

both headlamps beam images are poor

offside rear suspension has slight play

Fail 28 Mar 2008 36,677 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

both headlamps beam images are poor

offside rear suspension has slight play

Pass 17 Mar 2007 34,420 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 34,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 34,403 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 34,403 miles

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

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

engine steady bar mounting bracket broken

nearsidefront sub-frame rear mounting split

offside front sub-frame front mounting split

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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A708 EPC is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 A708 EPC, 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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A708 EPC is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 2 December 1983.

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