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A978 RVX

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,644 mi
Last recorded86,644 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA978 RVX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 86,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 86,625 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear of wheel arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 82,307 miles

Offside Front tyre tread has cuts but not to cords

Fail 12 May 2017 82,267 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre tread has cuts but not to cords

Pass 31 Mar 2016 85,269 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST RUBBER IS CRACKED

SLIGHT BLOW FROM THE FRONT OF THE EXHAUST

SMALL SPLIT IN THE NSF OUTER CV GAITER BUT IS STILL STOPPING DIRT

THE FRONT WIPERS ARE SLOW AT TIMES

THE HAZARD SWITCH IS IN POOR CONDITION

THE PIPE OUT OF THE FUEL TANK IS CRACKED

Pass 7 Jul 2015 85,221 miles

FUEL PIPE OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK IS BADLY CRACKED

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM REAR OF ENGINE

VERY SMALL SPLIT IN THE NSF OUTER CV GAITER BUT IT IS STILL KEEPING DIRT OUT

Fail 24 Jun 2015 85,208 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

FUEL PIPE OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK IS BADLY CRACKED

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM REAR OF ENGINE

VERY SMALL SPLIT IN THE NSF OUTER CV GAITER BUT IT IS STILL KEEPING DIRT OUT

Pass 15 Jul 2014 81,290 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 81,214 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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A978 RVX is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A978 RVX, 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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A978 RVX is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 February 1984.

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