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A947 OFO

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,279 mi
Last recorded105,279 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA947 OFO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 105,279 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 5,189 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 5,176 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 5,134 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 4,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2017 4,832 miles

Emissions not tested IDLE SPEED TOO HIGH (7.3.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired PATCH PEELING OFF FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES

Pass 22 Oct 2016 4,743 miles

Nearside Front door corroded

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

underneath corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2016 4,659 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

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

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Nearside and Offside boot floor corners corroding

Nearside outer sill corroded not within a prescribed area

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

Offside front floorpan corroded not within a prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 24 Feb 2015 51,210 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2015 51,200 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2014 24,610 miles

exhaust centre silencer holed & blowing

exhaust system corroded throughout

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2013 1,444 miles

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

Nearside parking brake requires adjustment.

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

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 1,050 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both front doors have slight corrosion to outer skins

Fail 21 Jan 2012 10,413 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both front doors have slight corrosion to outer skins

Pass 5 Feb 2011 507 miles

centre exhaust blowing slightly

play in n/s/f top ball joint

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing and top ball joint

Pass 3 Feb 2010 99,911 miles

corr o/s and n/s rear floor aound subframe mountings,rear subframe corroding

damp around carb/fuel pump area

oil leak engine gearbox area

slight imbalance front brakes

slight lift n/s/f top ball joint

Fail 25 Jan 2010 99,904 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

corr o/s and n/s rear floor aound subframe mountings,rear subframe corroding

damp around carb/fuel pump area

oil leak engine gearbox area

slight imbalance front brakes

slight lift n/s/f top ball joint

Pass 27 Jan 2009 99,755 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 99,749 miles

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

corrosion @ rear subframe rear mounts. rear subframe ribs corroded. wear n/s top and lower swivel joints.

Pass 5 Jan 2008 99,396 miles

front subframe mountings perishing

rear no plate discolouring

rear subframe corroding

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 22 Jan 2007 98,888 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 98,879 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

center exhaust box slightly blowing

play in n/s/f sub frame mounting bush

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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A947 OFO 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 63.6%.

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 A947 OFO, 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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A947 OFO is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 9 September 1983.

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