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FDV 107Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,798 mi
Last recorded99,798 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDV 107Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 99,798 miles

Adv Horn Poor Note........

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Strongly Adv Both Front Upper Ball Joints Lift/Wear............ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Strongly Adv Nearside Of Steering Rack Wear..........

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly Adv Nearside Front Tyre Worn Low To Limits........ (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust Joint Leaking............ (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Adv Rear Exhaust Mounting Worn .......... (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 99,496 miles

Adv Horn Poor Note..........

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Adv Slight lift to Both Front upper Ball joints........... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv Nearside Front Tyres Worn Low To Limits......... (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Adv Rear Exhaust Slight leak............ (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 99,370 miles

Adv slight leak to clutch pipework..........

Adv slight leak to rear exhaust box.........

Adv slight oil leak to engine.............

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv both front tyres worn low to limits......... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 99,223 miles

Offside Front under body floor corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 98,579 miles

Offside Front under body/floor slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Nov 2021 98,579 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front under body/floor slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 98,454 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 97,349 miles

Fuel pipe chafing Fouling on steering rack (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 97,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Fuel pipe chafing Fouling on steering rack (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 96,328 miles

Battery cable clip missing from front subframe

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed on suspension arm (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 96,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts on cv boot (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective ball joint nut fitted with flat washer (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective ball joint nut fitted with flat washer (2.5.A.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not on screen. Req adjusting (8.2.3)

Battery cable clip missing from front subframe

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed on suspension arm (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2017 95,650 miles

front wheel bearings has slight play

steering column has slight play

Pass 20 May 2016 94,743 miles

front wheel bearings have slight play

steering column has slight play

Fail 20 May 2016 94,743 miles

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

front wheel bearings have slight play

steering column has slight play

Pass 20 May 2015 94,086 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2015 94,086 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

near side outer sill corroded

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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FDV 107Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FDV 107Y, 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 FDV 107Y registered?

FDV 107Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 12 March 1983.

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