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MHT 552Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,382 mi
Last recorded51,382 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHT 552Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 51,382 miles

slight surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2025 51,357 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 51,357 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 51,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 51,355 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 51,354 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 51,353 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 51,344 miles

slight oil loss on engine

Fail 2 Feb 2021 51,341 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe nearside by suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced subframe offside rear by suspension (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 51,296 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leaks

Fail 18 Feb 2020 51,295 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leaks

Pass 7 Feb 2019 51,112 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 51,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 51,058 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 51,058 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 50,831 miles

slight oil loss on engine

Fail 6 Feb 2017 50,824 miles

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

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

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

slight oil loss on engine

Pass 18 Jan 2016 50,437 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 50,109 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 50,109 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 49,815 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 49,556 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 49,550 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Slight bind offside rear wheel

Pass 10 Feb 2012 49,209 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,850 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,425 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 47,902 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 47,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 47,186 miles

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

Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 46,537 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 46,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 45,930 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 45,930 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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MHT 552Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MHT 552Y, 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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MHT 552Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 4 February 1983.

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