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A735 WOV

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,249 mi
Last recorded77,249 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA735 WOV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 77,249 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 77,226 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 77,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.5 % (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 77,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front ns and os front floor corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2020 77,129 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front ns and os front floor corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 76,729 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 76,728 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 76,424 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 76,234 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 76,217 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 75,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 75,126 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 75,106 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 73,302 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 72,591 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 69,094 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 69,094 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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A735 WOV is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 A735 WOV, 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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A735 WOV is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 2 July 1984.

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