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A933 DGY

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

60,116 mi
Last recorded60,116 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA933 DGY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 60,116 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 59,102 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 58,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 58,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering stiff causing front subframe rubbers to flex

Pass 16 Jun 2020 58,009 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 58,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 57,957 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.32 (4.5) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trumpet ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trumpet ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill in 2 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheelarch above subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chafing on cv boot (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f sill and inner sill corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2015 53,598 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f sill and inner sill corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 49,993 miles

o/s outer and inner sill corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2014 49,993 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s outer and inner sill corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 46,566 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 46,565 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 42,113 miles

both front floors damaged

both front suspension ball joint gaiters insecure

engine running very hot

slight corrosion on near side front wing/sill

slight movement on front panel to near side subframe mount

Fail 1 Aug 2011 42,109 miles

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

both front floors damaged

both front suspension ball joint gaiters insecure

engine running very hot

slight corrosion on near side front wing/sill

slight movement on front panel to near side subframe mount

Pass 28 Aug 2010 37,740 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 37,647 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,343 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,642 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 34,452 miles

o/s/f cv boot clip loose

Fail 14 Jul 2007 34,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f cv boot clip loose

Pass 15 Jul 2006 33,873 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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A933 DGY is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 A933 DGY, 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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A933 DGY is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 3 September 1983.

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