MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,426 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside side repeater does work
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Fuel pipe insecure Engine Bay (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Lock Tab Not Secured (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Lock Tab Not Secured (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Lock Tab Not Secured (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Lock Tab Not Secured (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Close To Exhaust (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside wiper blade in poor condition
exhaust carbon monoxide content on max
nearside front floor corroded & holed
nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge & very poor condition (perishing)
offside rear tyre worn to legal limit
offside steering rack gaitor in very poor condition
very deep cut/split in offside front tyre outer side wall recommend attention (was nearside front)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside wiper blade in poor condition
border line deterioration in offside outer cv boot
engine stabilizer bar bracket at sump broken
exhaust carbon monoxide content on max
nearside front floor corroded & holed
nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge & very poor condition (perishing)
offside rear tyre worn to legal limit
offside steering rack gaitor in very poor condition
very deep cut/split in nearside front tyre outer side wall (recommend attention)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Cut in nearside front tyre outer wall.
Rear brake pipes corroded.
Slight blow from frontpipe joint.
Slight play in rear radius arm bushes.
Slight play in steering.
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APJ 197Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 APJ 197Y, 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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APJ 197Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 April 1983.
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