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HNK 974Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,588 mi
Last recorded89,588 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNK 974Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 89,588 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 87,126 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 87,126 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 85,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both a panels corroded

both outer sills corroded

general surface corrosion

near side front step corroded

Pass 20 May 2008 80,834 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 76,498 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 May 2007 76,498 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 May 2006 72,439 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 72,439 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.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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HNK 974Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HNK 974Y, 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 HNK 974Y registered?

HNK 974Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 23 March 1983.

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The MOT history for HNK 974Y shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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