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A934 LFJ

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,883 mi
Last recorded65,883 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA934 LFJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 65,883 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2013 61,849 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 56,319 miles

Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both front brake drums distorted

difficulty turning wiper off

hydrocarbons approaching legal limit of 1200ppm

movement between steering wheel and column

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when wheel is rotated by hand

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear sub frame corroded and has a No. of welding repairs

slight play nearside rear radius arm bearings

Fail 24 Apr 2012 56,313 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both front brake drums distorted

difficulty turning wiper off

movement between steering wheel and column

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when wheel is rotated by hand

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear sub frame corroded and has a No. of welding repairs

slight play nearside rear radius arm bearings

the problem with the front brakes is the nearside has a much lower % effort reading than the offside,a lot of pressure had th be put on the footbrake for the nearside to lock out

Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,659 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 53,612 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 53,100 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 53,100 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 48,812 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 48,812 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,476 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 45,588 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 42,593 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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A934 LFJ is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A934 LFJ, 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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A934 LFJ is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 18 November 1983.

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