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DFC 264Y

1982 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,249 mi
Last recorded86,249 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto55,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFC 264Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 86,249 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body covered in under seal

Pass 9 Jul 2021 85,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis undersealed

Fail 7 Jul 2021 85,791 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis undersealed

Fail 4 May 2021 85,756 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired mountings loose excessive movement (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2019 79,800 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 72,662 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 72,650 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 72,642 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 72,640 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 72,634 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 72,632 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 72,516 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 72,516 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 May 2006 72,489 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 72,486 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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DFC 264Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 55,230 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DFC 264Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DFC 264Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 17 December 1982.

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