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HKM 479Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,950 mi
Last recorded94,950 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKM 479Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 94,950 miles

All steel brake pipes have been protected

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Near fail (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Near fail (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 94,943 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

All steel brake pipes have been protected

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Near fail (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Near fail (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 85,721 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

norear seat fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 85,721 miles

norear seat fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2013 80,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 69,248 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

split in osf tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2012 56,526 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 45,200 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 45,200 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 38,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2010 38,192 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2009 33,952 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2007 29,636 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 29,628 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 27,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight deteriation rear no plate

Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight deteriation rear no plate

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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HKM 479Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HKM 479Y, 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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HKM 479Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 June 1983.

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