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NYK 577Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,053 mi
Last recorded41,053 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYK 577Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 41,053 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 41,047 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength heel board (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative tell tale light (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2014 41,033 miles

Oil leak

Rear subframe rusty

Fail 10 Jun 2014 41,033 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 20 May 2013 41,016 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 41,016 miles

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

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)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 41,002 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 40,986 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 40,986 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 39,474 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 39,474 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2009 39,445 miles

n/s/f floor corroded + rear subframe slight corrosion + n/s/r fuel pipe cracking + n/s/r fuel pipe corroded

Fail 27 May 2009 39,445 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/f floor corroded + rear subframe slight corrosion + n/s/r fuel pipe cracking + n/s/r fuel pipe corroded

Pass 22 May 2008 39,396 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 39,320 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 39,170 miles

both front tyres cracking

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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NYK 577Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NYK 577Y, 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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NYK 577Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 18 January 1983.

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