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ABW 375L

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

35,214 mi
Last recorded35,214 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 375L
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 35,214 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 34,554 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 34,498 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 34,385 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 34,384 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 34,369 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 34,367 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 34,099 miles

nearside sill panel getting weak

Pass 20 May 2011 33,320 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 30,386 miles

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

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

rear panel inner edge corroded

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 11 Jun 2010 30,386 miles

rear panel inner edge corroded

slight movement in drivers seat

Fail 2 Apr 2010 30,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,372 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 29,371 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 28,399 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 28,393 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 26,828 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 25,481 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 25,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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ABW 375L is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 ABW 375L, 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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ABW 375L is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 5 October 1983.

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