MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,404 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake caliper bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))
center consul near to clutch pedal
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
offside front inner wheel arch & floor pan starting to corroded
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.
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A857 RCW is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 A857 RCW, 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 A857 RCW registered?
A857 RCW is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 7 June 1984.
Is A857 RCW safe to buy?
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