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A847 CDP

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,992 mi
Last recorded45,992 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA847 CDP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 45,992 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Mid sill section. Outside any prescribed areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 45,992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Mid sill section. Outside any prescribed areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 45,878 miles

Nearside Front Floor repair poor. Outside prescribed areas.

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Over sill repair panel used at front of sill. NS&OS

Pass 29 Sep 2021 45,746 miles

NS&OS Front sills have cover sill repair panels fitted.

NSF patch on patch repair very poor. Outside pre-scribed area.

Fail 15 Sep 2021 45,743 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced NOT WORKING (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive @9.96% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment INSECURE (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

NS&OS Front sills have cover sill repair panels fitted.

NSF patch on patch repair very poor. Outside pre-scribed area.

OSF brake pad locating pins fouling wheel.

Pass 24 Sep 2020 7,309 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 7,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 7,100 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 7,100 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 7,052 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))

HAZARD LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 6,926 miles

Nearside WASHER JET POOR

PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 6,916 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Nearside WASHER JET POOR

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 6,452 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 5,755 miles

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 5,668 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front inner wheel arch/inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 4,890 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 4,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 4,608 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 4,576 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 4,164 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 4,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside reversing light not working

Pedal rubber worn

Pass 1 Sep 2009 3,432 miles

Offside reversing light not working

Pedal rubber worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 3,426 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside reversing light not working

Pedal rubber worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 2,380 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 2,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 564 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

underbody rust developing

Pass 3 Aug 2006 98,786 miles

rear no plate back ground starting to faid

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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A847 CDP is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 A847 CDP, 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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A847 CDP is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 May 1984.

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