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EFD 27Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,921 mi
Last recorded29,921 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFD 27Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2013 29,921 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,679 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 24,692 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 21,723 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 14,943 miles

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

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

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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EFD 27Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EFD 27Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EFD 27Y?

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What year was EFD 27Y registered?

EFD 27Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 15 April 1983.

Is EFD 27Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFD 27Y shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EFD 27Y have outstanding finance?

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