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DVM 651Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

88,046 mi
Last recorded88,046 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVM 651Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2008 88,046 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 88,046 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 68,046 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2006 88,046 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side inner c.v. boot insecure

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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DVM 651Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 DVM 651Y, 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 DVM 651Y registered?

DVM 651Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 7 February 1983.

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