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A981 THT

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,059 mi
Last recorded42,059 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA981 THT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 42,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 39,676 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 39,676 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,443 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 32,402 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 32,402 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 25,867 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,778 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 18,976 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 18,976 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 15,700 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 15,423 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 15,423 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A981 THT is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A981 THT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A981 THT registered?

A981 THT is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 2 March 1984.

Is A981 THT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A981 THT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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