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A765 LBV

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,885 mi
Last recorded3,885 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA765 LBV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 3,885 miles

Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 3,885 miles

Direction indicator not working ALL (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2009 3,778 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 99,018 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 93,072 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 92,985 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front panel welding not to a high standard

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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A765 LBV is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A765 LBV, 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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A765 LBV is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 October 1983.

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