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KBH 781Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

56,625 mi
Last recorded56,625 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBH 781Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 56,625 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 54,884 miles

Drivers wing mirror damaged

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

advise front wheels protruding

Fail 27 Jun 2016 54,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases engin (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt knucle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt knucle (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

advise front wheels protruding

Pass 10 Dec 2014 52,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine is misty

Fail 14 Aug 2014 52,432 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise engin tune

Pass 21 Jun 2013 48,469 miles

no rear seats fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2013 48,469 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

advise front sub frame mountings

advise headlamps loose

no rear seats fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,340 miles

Some movement at top mount on steering column.

all four wheels protuding from wheel arches

Fail 22 Oct 2011 44,340 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

All seat belts are secured through panneling only and have no plates to spread the force .

The battery cable from the boot is not secured at the front up the bulkhead and at the rear near the subframe.

The front subframe rubber mountings are missing and the subframe is bolted directly , the supporting washers are not sufficient.

The steering column height modification allows condsiderable movement side to side .

The wheel offset is to great and wheel and tyres are proud of the wheelarches .

Fail 14 Oct 2011 44,339 miles

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

All seat belts are secured through panneling only and have no plates to spread the force .

The battery cable from the boot is not secured at the front up the bulkhead and at the rear near the subframe.

The front subframe rubber mountings are missing and the subframe is bolted directly , the supporting washers are not sufficient.

The steering column height modification allows condsiderable movement side to side .

The wheel offset is to great and wheel and tyres are proud of the wheelarches .

Pass 5 Oct 2006 42,202 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing rough when rotated.

Fail 2 Oct 2006 42,198 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 36,734 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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KBH 781Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KBH 781Y, 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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KBH 781Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 July 1983.

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