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NGN 892Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,196 mi
Last recorded42,196 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGN 892Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 42,196 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,222 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 36,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 29,273 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 29,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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NGN 892Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NGN 892Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NGN 892Y registered?

NGN 892Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 18 March 1983.

Is NGN 892Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGN 892Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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