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DWK 615Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,826 mi
Last recorded37,826 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWK 615Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 37,826 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 37,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 37,105 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

rear fuel pipe is extremely perished/cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2019 37,096 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability not attached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

rear fuel pipe is extremely perished/cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2019 37,083 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both Headlamps. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Front axle inbalance of 31% (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre perished/ cut to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached Front sub frame rubber mounting separated, (o/s/f) All other mountings in very poor condition. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in both front upper suspension arm ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard light flash rate very fast. (Advised as fitted)

Rear Rear fuel hose perishing badly.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R, O/S/F, and N/S/F tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 36,491 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 36,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 35,651 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,175 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion showing in nearside and offside front flooring

Fail 13 Apr 2012 35,175 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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DWK 615Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DWK 615Y, 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 DWK 615Y registered?

DWK 615Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 February 1983.

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