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A945 GFV

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,306 mi
Last recorded49,306 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA945 GFV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 49,306 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 49,211 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 48,951 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 48,610 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 46,598 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 47,903 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,679 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 45,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,206 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)

near side seat would obscure the handbrake if it was slid all the forward it was presented with the seat slid all the way back so it was tested as presented.

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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A945 GFV is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A945 GFV, 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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What year was A945 GFV registered?

A945 GFV is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A945 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A945 GFV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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