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BPB 621Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,676 mi
Last recorded11,676 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPB 621Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 11,676 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 11,431 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 10,418 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 10,418 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2007 46,898 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 46,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front subframe rear mounts slight play

o/s rear tyre starting to go out of shape

rear sub frame has been repaired

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2006 46,175 miles

front subframe rear mounts slight play

o/s rear tyre starting to go out of shape

rear sub frame has been repaired

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Aug 2005 45,912 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 45,910 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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BPB 621Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BPB 621Y, 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 BPB 621Y registered?

BPB 621Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 May 1983.

Is BPB 621Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPB 621Y shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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