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A977 WGF

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,691 mi
Last recorded55,691 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA977 WGF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 55,691 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 55,691 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 55,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 55,689 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Fail 18 May 2021 55,685 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 55,663 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 55,663 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 May 2017 55,636 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch /floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 52,146 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 48,417 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 46,277 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 45,644 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 45,621 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 44,251 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 41,827 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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A977 WGF is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 53,158 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 A977 WGF, 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 42 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A977 WGF is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 9 April 1984.

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