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NVV 43Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

31,431 mi
Last recorded31,431 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVV 43Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 31,431 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 28,622 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 27,078 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 23,427 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 150,779 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 150,779 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 110,498 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 110,488 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 9,407 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside door rusty and repaired with tape

Pass 25 May 2012 8,644 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 8,056 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 7,346 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 18 May 2009 6,702 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 May 2009 6,702 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 May 2008 6,288 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 6,288 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 May 2007 6,250 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2007 6,250 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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NVV 43Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NVV 43Y, 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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NVV 43Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 16 March 1983.

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