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NYE 946Y

1982 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,561 mi
Last recorded93,561 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair50,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYE 946Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 93,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Play in offside steering rack arm inner joint

Fail 19 Nov 2013 93,555 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in offside steering rack arm inner joint

Pass 27 Nov 2012 92,502 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 92,500 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 89,806 miles

ALL Major Suspension Components starting to corrode.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2006 89,660 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 89,643 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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NYE 946Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 50,898 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 NYE 946Y, 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 44 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NYE 946Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 5 November 1982.

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