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A788 FLF

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

92,172 mi
Last recorded92,172 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA788 FLF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 92,172 miles

Coolant leak

N/S REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE IN REAR BRAKES

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT STEERING RACK ARM

Fail 17 Mar 2009 92,156 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

N/S REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE IN REAR BRAKES

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT STEERING RACK

Pass 27 Feb 2008 91,199 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 91,196 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre perished in tread and sidewall

nearside rear tyre perished in tread and sidewall

Fail 11 Jun 2007 91,190 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

parking brake efficiency only 16%

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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A788 FLF is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 A788 FLF, 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 A788 FLF registered?

A788 FLF is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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