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A954 GGV

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,597 mi
Last recorded56,597 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA954 GGV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 56,597 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 56,577 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 51,105 miles

Movment in drivers seat frame.

Outer sills starting to rust

Fail 22 Feb 2008 51,105 miles

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

Movment in drivers seat frame.

Outer sills starting to rust

Pass 27 Feb 2007 47,223 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 47,030 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Feb 2006 40,416 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 40,416 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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A954 GGV is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A954 GGV, 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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What year was A954 GGV registered?

A954 GGV is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 30 November 1983.

Is A954 GGV safe to buy?

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