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A773 BSF

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,112 mi
Last recorded80,112 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA773 BSF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 80,112 miles

Nearside Front C V BOOT CLIP SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Pass 29 Jul 2017 79,899 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 79,688 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 79,342 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 88,922 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 78,099 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 77,129 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 77,115 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 75,255 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 75,242 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 73,243 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 73,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 68,782 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 64,430 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 64,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 60,786 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 56,105 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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A773 BSF is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A773 BSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A773 BSF registered?

A773 BSF is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 30 November 1983.

Is A773 BSF safe to buy?

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