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FAC 57Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,790 mi
Last recorded61,790 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAC 57Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 61,790 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

front brake application slightly uneven

rear brake application slightly uneven

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 21 May 2018 61,606 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shocker (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 15 May 2018 61,606 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shocker (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 15 May 2017 61,561 miles

brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

front brake application slightly uneven

rear brake application slightly uneven

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 15 May 2017 61,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

front brake application slightly uneven

rear brake application slightly uneven

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 16 May 2016 61,507 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shocker (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

vehicle under sealed

Fail 13 May 2016 61,507 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shocker (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

vehicle under sealed

Pass 13 May 2015 61,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake application slightly unevan

headlight aims faint

metal brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection and vehicle has been under sealed in prescribed areas

o/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

prescribed areas generally corroded but have not yet reached a fail, inspection of o/s/r and n/s/r brake flexis difficult,o/s/f brake flexi looks a little de-formed

Pass 30 Apr 2014 61,259 miles

exhaust has a slight blow

front brake application slightly unevan

o/s/r and n/s/r inner arches suspension prescribed areas slightly corroded

prescribed areas generally corroded but have not yet reached a fail, inspectin of o/s/r and n/s/r brake flexis difficult, o/s/f brake flexi hose looks a little de-formed

prescribed areas wax oiled not allowing a full inspection, metal brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

Fail 29 Apr 2014 61,259 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

exhaust has a slight blow

front brake application slightly unevan

o/s/r and n/s/r inner arches suspension prescribed areas slightly corroded

prescribed areas generally corroded but have not yet reached a fail, inspectin of o/s/r and n/s/r brake flexis difficult, o/s/f brake flexi hose looks a little de-formed

prescribed areas wax oiled not allowing a full inspection, metal brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

Pass 1 May 2013 60,996 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 60,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 60,823 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 60,823 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 May 2011 60,510 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 5 May 2011 60,510 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Coolant leak

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 59,993 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 59,993 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 59,350 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 59,127 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 59,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 58,073 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 58,073 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 56,144 miles

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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FAC 57Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FAC 57Y, 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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FAC 57Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 May 1983.

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