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GWT 93Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,890 mi
Last recorded38,890 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWT 93Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 38,890 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 38,883 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 38,833 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 38,676 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 38,104 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 38,104 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off all (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on all (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,077 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 38,065 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 36,216 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 10,579 miles

body corrosion

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

corrosion between boot floor and valence

front bumper missing

fuel cap seal perrished

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch to sill corroded

oil leak

rear bumpers missing

slight play in steering rack

wing mirrors missing

Fail 21 Jul 2011 10,574 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

body corrosion

corrosion between boot floor and valence

front bumper missing

fuel cap seal perrished

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch to sill corroded

oil leak

rear bumpers missing

slight play in steering rack

wing mirrors missing

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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GWT 93Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GWT 93Y, 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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GWT 93Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 April 1983.

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