MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,644 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Offside Front tyre tread has cuts but not to cords
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was A978 RVX registered?
A978 RVX is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 February 1984.
Is A978 RVX safe to buy?
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