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FKN 692Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,733 mi
Last recorded20,733 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKN 692Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 20,733 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 20,623 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 20,616 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 20,372 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2015 20,256 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2015 20,256 miles

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

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

All tyres cracking

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 20,111 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 20,111 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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FKN 692Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 40,205 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FKN 692Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FKN 692Y registered?

FKN 692Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 April 1983.

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