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A814 DMY

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,002 mi
Last recorded4,002 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA814 DMY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 4,002 miles

slight corrosion on n/s and o/s floor

Pass 17 Oct 2008 3,193 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 3,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

underbody rusty and weak in places

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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A814 DMY is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 A814 DMY, 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 A814 DMY registered?

A814 DMY is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 22 September 1983.

Is A814 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A814 DMY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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