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LPO 21Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

69,483 mi
Last recorded69,483 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPO 21Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 69,483 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

hazard warning slightly dim

Fail 21 Dec 2013 69,421 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2012 59,556 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2012 59,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake slack adjuster incorrectly installed (3.5.1m)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 57,967 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 57,968 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 57,967 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

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

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 28 Aug 2008 57,967 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread splitting 165/70r13h

Fail 27 Aug 2008 57,967 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

n/s/f tyre tread splitting 165/70r13h

Pass 1 Sep 2007 57,714 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 57,673 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 53,680 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 53,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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LPO 21Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc 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 LPO 21Y, 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 LPO 21Y registered?

LPO 21Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 5 January 1983.

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