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A882 GNR

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,171 mi
Last recorded51,171 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA882 GNR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 51,171 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 51,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 48,604 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 48,564 miles

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 47,323 miles

nearside front indicator pale

offside front wing corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2008 45,664 miles

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

bulkhead corroded - STRONG ADVICE

centre silencer pin-holed - minor blow

dip / main headlight switch in reverse

front and rear subframes corroded

nearside and offside sills corroded - STRONG ADVICE

nearside front headlight unit slightly insecure

nearside front indicator pale

nearside rear suspension damper soft

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,664 miles

bulkhead corroded - STRONG ADVICE

centre silencer pin-holed - minor blow

dip / main headlight switch in reverse

front and rear subframes corroded

nearside and offside sills corroded - STRONG ADVICE

nearside front headlight unit slightly insecure

nearside front indicator pale

nearside rear suspension damper soft

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 13 Jul 2007 43,143 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 41,578 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 41,543 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

low effort rear ns parking brake

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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A882 GNR is a 1984 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 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 A882 GNR, 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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A882 GNR is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 13 January 1984.

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