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A920 HKD

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,264 mi
Last recorded82,264 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA920 HKD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 82,264 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 82,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 May 2009 20,987 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 May 2009 20,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 17,974 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 37,793 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 37,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Both front spot lights illuminate with a red light when side lights are on

Pass 12 Jan 2006 32,387 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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A920 HKD is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A920 HKD, 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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A920 HKD is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 19 September 1983.

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