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A989 YUX

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

46,806 mi
Last recorded46,806 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA989 YUX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 46,806 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in both front tie rod ball joints.

Fail 2 Jul 2021 46,806 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in both front tie rod ball joints.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 46,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front mirror missing

Nearside door corroded

rec rear brake inspect or adjust spec only just met

Fail 6 Jun 2017 46,802 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play where track rod end ataches to front hub (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak very weak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden shocker very weak (2.4.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front mirror missing

Nearside door corroded

rec rear brake inspect or adjust spec only just met

rec rear brake inspect or adjust spec only just met

Pass 10 Apr 2015 46,344 miles

rec tracking checked

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber split

car leaning slightly

front no plate cracked

osf brake pipe retaioner loose

osr lamp cracked

play in os rack end

Fail 17 Mar 2015 46,342 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

car leans slightly

crack in osr lamp

engine cuts out

front no plate cracked

noise on nsr wheel on rotation

osfr brake pipe retainiung clip loose

rec tracking checked front wheels look offset

nsr foot brake no effiencey reqs att

Fail 24 Feb 2015 46,341 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

car leaning slightly

engine cuts out

front no plate cracked

noise nsr wheel when rotating

osf brake pipe retainer slightly loose

osr lamp cracked

very bad oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2008 46,332 miles

caster and camber angles need proper alighnment

Fail 8 Dec 2007 46,332 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

caster and camber angles need proper alighnment

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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A989 YUX is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 52,018 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 A989 YUX, 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 43 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 A989 YUX registered?

A989 YUX is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 8 September 1983.

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