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A851 JVT

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,000 mi
Last recorded30,000 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto34,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA851 JVT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,000 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 30,000 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both inner c/v boots insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2007 29,493 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 21,518 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 21,516 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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A851 JVT is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 34,754 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A851 JVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A851 JVT registered?

A851 JVT is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 14 February 1984.

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