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GTA 691Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

64,114 mi
Last recorded64,114 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTA 691Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2008 64,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Excessive cirropsion both front wings.

Front brake pads look worn thin.

Low effort rear service brakes.

Off side front suspension tie rod seems bent.

Rear sub frame rusty but not ecxessive.

Slight play in off side and near side front suspension.

IN MY VIEW THE VEHICLE IS UN SAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON FLOOR PANS /SILLS/SUSPENSION ETC.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 55,325 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 55,325 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front floors corr/weak

oil leak

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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GTA 691Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 GTA 691Y, 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 GTA 691Y registered?

GTA 691Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 June 1983.

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