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A859 VOC

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,392 mi
Last recorded7,392 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA859 VOC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 7,392 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 7,380 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 7,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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A859 VOC is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 1,275cc 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 A859 VOC, 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 A859 VOC registered?

A859 VOC is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is A859 VOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A859 VOC 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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