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CRT 770Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

7,953 mi
Last recorded7,953 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRT 770Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 7,953 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 7,943 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 5,733 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 5,733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 4,317 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 3,651 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 3,651 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 2,236 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 1,408 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 1,408 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 719 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 99,239 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 99,239 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 98,068 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 98,068 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 96,395 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 96,395 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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CRT 770Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CRT 770Y, 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 CRT 770Y registered?

CRT 770Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is CRT 770Y safe to buy?

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