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BRU 304Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

17,403 mi
Last recorded17,403 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 304Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2018 17,403 miles

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust slight rust and leak on rear box section

front floors slightly rusty

hazards not working

Pass 8 Oct 2014 17,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

fuel cap seal worn

Fail 2 Oct 2014 17,341 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

fuel cap seal worn

Pass 14 Jul 2009 17,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,294 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 16,546 miles

hazards flashing slightly fast

Fail 25 Jun 2007 16,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hazards fashing slightly fast

Pass 17 Jul 2006 13,798 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2006 13,798 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BRU 304Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BRU 304Y, 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 BRU 304Y registered?

BRU 304Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 4 January 1983.

Is BRU 304Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRU 304Y shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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