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GVW 539Y

1982 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,679 mi
Last recorded46,679 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair50,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVW 539Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 46,679 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 46,510 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 46,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension requires attention ride hight different on either side

Pass 11 Aug 2020 46,493 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 46,492 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 46,252 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 44,803 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 44,802 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front spot inop

Pass 13 Jun 2017 44,463 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 42,989 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 39,139 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 37,851 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 33,407 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 30,931 miles

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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GVW 539Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 50,898 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 GVW 539Y, 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 44 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 GVW 539Y registered?

GVW 539Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 December 1982.

Is GVW 539Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVW 539Y shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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