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A966 LRO

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,520 mi
Last recorded19,520 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA966 LRO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 19,520 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 19,074 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 19,074 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

general corrosion

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 18,492 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 18,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2010 17,764 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 17,249 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 17,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 16,971 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 16,971 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 15,987 miles

rear exhaust rubber mounting started to crack up.

rear suspension subframe corrode up.

Pass 6 Jun 2005 14,975 miles

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

rear suspension sub-frame corroded up

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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A966 LRO is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 A966 LRO, 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 A966 LRO registered?

A966 LRO is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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