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A883 GJT

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,870 mi
Last recorded65,870 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA883 GJT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 65,870 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 65,787 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 62,299 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 62,196 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 61,968 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 61,967 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 61,659 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,298 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 61,298 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in offside of steering rack

Pass 22 Aug 2011 61,063 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 61,063 miles

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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 61,064 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 61,063 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 61,064 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 61,063 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 61,065 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 61,061 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 51,072 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 51,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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A883 GJT is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 A883 GJT, 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 A883 GJT registered?

A883 GJT is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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