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A928 VGK

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

10,137 mi
Last recorded10,137 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA928 VGK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 10,137 miles

Central Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Inner Suspension Ball Joint Boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 Tyres Reading 2 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 7,942 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe between subframe and floor (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 7,913 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe between subframe and floor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 6,694 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 6,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 6,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 6,505 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion on nearside front of floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill becoming detached from body at rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 5,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 4,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2016 3,001 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 3,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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A928 VGK is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A928 VGK, 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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What year was A928 VGK registered?

A928 VGK is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 23 March 1984.

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