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A791 XMW

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,562 mi
Last recorded80,562 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA791 XMW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 80,562 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 80,401 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 80,400 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 80,210 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 78,548 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 75,666 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 75,660 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 70,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 63,493 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 55,062 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 55,062 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 42,740 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 42,740 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 40,991 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 40,991 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 40,729 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,322 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 40,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,683 miles

brake fluid on n.s.r. back plate

Pass 8 May 2006 38,994 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 33,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.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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A791 XMW is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A791 XMW, 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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What year was A791 XMW registered?

A791 XMW is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 9 February 1984.

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