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DLT 483Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

13,753 mi
Last recorded13,753 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLT 483Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 13,753 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 13,570 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 13,335 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 13,291 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 13,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

general underside surface corrosion

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

rear valance corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 13,088 miles

rear valance corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2013 13,088 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear valance corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 12,949 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 12,949 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 12,791 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 12,526 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 12,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 12,407 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 12,267 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 12,267 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 12,097 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 12,097 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 11,815 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 11,815 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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DLT 483Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 40,205 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DLT 483Y, 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 43 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DLT 483Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 6 May 1983.

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