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CLY 709Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,580 mi
Last recorded29,580 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLY 709Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 29,580 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 29,549 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 29,456 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 29,334 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 29,216 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 28,934 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 28,724 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,352 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 27,872 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 26,971 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 23,348 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 21,486 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 21,484 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 18,295 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 17,100 miles

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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CLY 709Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CLY 709Y, 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 CLY 709Y registered?

CLY 709Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 4 February 1983.

Is CLY 709Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLY 709Y shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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