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MGE 158Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

48,848 mi
Last recorded48,848 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGE 158Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,848 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 48,848 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 48,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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MGE 158Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 40,205 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGE 158Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MGE 158Y registered?

MGE 158Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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