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A95 WAB

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,693 mi
Last recorded11,693 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA95 WAB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 11,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 11,693 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 11,558 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 11,378 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 11,170 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 10,556 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 9,800 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 9,022 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 7,958 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 6,560 miles

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

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 6,510 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 4,397 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 2,787 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 1,028 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 81,172 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 81,172 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 80,523 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 80,522 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 78,902 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 77,285 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 76,512 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 76,512 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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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A95 WAB 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 81.8%.

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 A95 WAB, 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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A95 WAB is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 2 September 1983.

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