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A899 RGJ

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,425 mi
Last recorded47,425 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA899 RGJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 47,425 miles

o/s/f outer track rod end dust boot perishing

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

under body repairs

Fail 28 Jun 2012 47,279 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front susension bump stops missing

offside floor corroded at offside rear subframe mount found inside boot

offside front tie rod bent

offside inner wing corroded at front

play found in both rear suspension knuckle joints

poor weld repair at nearside front floor but solid inside car

rear subframe offside front mounting one bolt missing

fuel pipe running close to exhaust manifold

Pass 10 Jan 2011 45,506 miles

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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A899 RGJ is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Yellow with a 998cc 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 A899 RGJ, 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 A899 RGJ registered?

A899 RGJ is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 September 1983.

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