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A917 LFJ

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

69,349 mi
Last recorded69,349 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2006
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA917 LFJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2006 69,349 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 69,349 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/r foot brake, slight binding

o/s/r foot brake weak

Fail 23 Oct 2006 69,347 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r brake noisey

rear fog light holding water

Pass 22 Oct 2005 66,287 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 66,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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A917 LFJ is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 A917 LFJ, 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 A917 LFJ registered?

A917 LFJ is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 24 October 1983.

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