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FRH 863Y

1982 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,670 mi
Last recorded33,670 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto55,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRH 863Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 33,670 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 33,109 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 33,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 33,104 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 70,014 miles

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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FRH 863Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 55,230 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 FRH 863Y, 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 44 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 FRH 863Y registered?

FRH 863Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 3 November 1982.

Is FRH 863Y safe to buy?

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