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A948 LWL

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,311 mi
Last recorded32,311 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA948 LWL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 32,311 miles

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,071 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 32,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 28,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 28,748 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 27,592 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 27,592 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2009 26,307 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

front panel corroded

front suspension very low (modified)

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside wiper poor

Fail 16 Jan 2009 26,302 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

front panel corroded

front suspension very low (modified)

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside wiper poor

Pass 22 Jan 2008 23,762 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 23,750 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 21,100 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 17,304 miles

bad oil leak from filter housing

incorrect switch fitted for rear fog light but works and has tell tale light

Fail 16 Jan 2006 17,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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A948 LWL is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A948 LWL, 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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A948 LWL is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 24 October 1983.

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