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A843 PNO

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,925 mi
Last recorded84,925 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA843 PNO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 84,925 miles

Front subframe surface corrosion

Offside front jacking point on sill corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2018 84,925 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust center box hanging braket broke BUT still suported ok

Front subframe surface corrosion

Offside front jacking point on sill corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 84,916 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

both front subframe mount area's corroded.

o/s/f tyre under inflated.

Fail 22 Apr 2016 84,916 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe multi union. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

both front subframe mount area's corroded.

o/s/f tyre under inflated.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 84,910 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x3 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Front tyres cracking

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 84,892 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all 4 tyres cracked

both front inner metal covers behind front shockers corroded and cracked

drivers door frame cracked by hinges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both front rack ends

Fail 25 Mar 2015 84,892 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all 4 tyres cracked

both front inner metal covers behind front shockers corroded and cracked

drivers door frame cracked by hinges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both front rack ends

Pass 27 Mar 2014 84,720 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,635 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 82,987 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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A843 PNO is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A843 PNO, 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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A843 PNO is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 29 November 1983.

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