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A931 TLG

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,818 mi
Last recorded49,818 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA931 TLG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,818 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 49,611 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,482 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 46,472 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Age cracks in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,582 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 41,548 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,665 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 40,664 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,295 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 40,279 miles

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

Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 39,702 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 39,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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A931 TLG is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 40,205 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A931 TLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A931 TLG is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 18 November 1983.

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