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A717 AJR

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,417 mi
Last recorded56,417 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA717 AJR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 56,417 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

fuel cap seal slight perishing

Fail 29 Jul 2023 56,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

fuel cap seal slight perishing

Fail 25 Jul 2023 56,353 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer sill corrosion around repair

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

fuel cap seal slight perishing

steering column lower bush has some play

Pass 30 Jul 2022 55,217 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm inner ball joint gaitor slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes/pins slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm - outer gaitor lower clip broken (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm inner ball joint gaitor slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes/pins slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 55,131 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 55,603 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 54,972 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 54,854 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 54,673 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 53,308 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 45,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 36,292 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 29,607 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 29,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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A717 AJR is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A717 AJR, 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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What year was A717 AJR registered?

A717 AJR is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 December 1983.

Is A717 AJR safe to buy?

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