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NTL 890Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

79,584 mi
Last recorded79,584 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTL 890Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2007 79,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight bend in o/s/f tie-rod

Pass 25 Aug 2006 77,350 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 77,350 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

no nearside wing mirror

slight exhaust blow from centre pipe join

slight play in nearside rear radius arm

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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NTL 890Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in White with a 1,275cc 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 NTL 890Y, 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 NTL 890Y registered?

NTL 890Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 21 July 1983.

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