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GHJ 108Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,238 mi
Last recorded12,238 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHJ 108Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 12,238 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s and o/s sills have side skirts fited so sills cannot be assesed for corrosion.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 12,238 miles

both outer sills not tested due to skirts fitted

engine oil leak

nearside rear service and parking brake performance is lower than offside rear

offside front headlight glass cracked

offside front inner wheel arch has surface corrosion

slight inner steering rack joint play both sides

Fail 14 Apr 2011 12,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

both outer sills not tested due to skirts fitted

engine oil leak

nearside rear service and parking brake performance is lower than offside rear

offside front headlight glass cracked

offside front inner wheel arch has surface corrosion

slight inner steering rack joint play both sides

Pass 27 Aug 2010 12,145 miles

OUTER OVER SILLS FITTED !!!!

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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GHJ 108Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GHJ 108Y, 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 GHJ 108Y registered?

GHJ 108Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 17 January 1983.

Is GHJ 108Y safe to buy?

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