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A915 GFX

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,515 mi
Last recorded57,515 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA915 GFX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,515 miles

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

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

floor rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2017 57,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

floor rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2016 55,350 miles

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

Offside Front wheel has slight bind

Pass 25 Jul 2014 55,025 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

n/s sill rusty

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 24 Jul 2014 55,025 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

n/s sill rusty

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 20 Sep 2012 54,910 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rusting on floor and rear sub frame

Pass 20 Sep 2012 54,910 miles

rusting on floor and rear sub frame

Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,486 miles

BRAKE SHOES NEED REPLACING !!!!!!!

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s and o/s floor pans rusty

o/s steering rack mounting has been plated

Fail 28 Sep 2011 49,464 miles

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s and o/s floor pans rusty

o/s steering rack mounting has been plated

Pass 2 Oct 2010 47,862 miles

o/s and n/s outer floor rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2010 47,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s outer floor rusty

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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A915 GFX is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 A915 GFX, 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 A915 GFX registered?

A915 GFX is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 August 1983.

Is A915 GFX safe to buy?

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