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A884 WMD

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,958 mi
Last recorded56,958 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA884 WMD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 56,958 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

boot full

brake pipes (front to rear - both) undersealed

floor corroded

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2014 56,958 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

boot full

brake pipes (front to rear - both) undersealed

floor corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 55,783 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 55,769 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,114 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 52,101 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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A884 WMD is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A884 WMD, 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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A884 WMD is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 21 September 1983.

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