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A918 DYJ

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

62,535 mi
Last recorded62,535 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA918 DYJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 62,535 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 62,535 miles

Registration plate incorrect front and rear (0.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 61,949 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 61,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted upper bolt securing washer missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 61,235 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 60,907 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 60,899 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 60,110 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 21 Mar 2017 60,108 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage passenger door (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2016 60,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber misssing

exhaust poorly mounted

front exhaust support bolt missing

Fail 19 Apr 2016 60,021 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front inner knuckle joints (2.4.G.2)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt knuckle ioint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint insecure in hub (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust poorly mounted

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

front exhaust support bracket insecure

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 575,759 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 575,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,304 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 56,982 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 56,120 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 56,120 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 55,826 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 55,823 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,781 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 54,781 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 53,743 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 52,724 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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A918 DYJ is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 53,158 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 A918 DYJ, 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 42 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A918 DYJ is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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