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OYY 797Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

1,046 mi
Last recorded1,046 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYY 797Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 1,046 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 1,028 miles

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 975 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 818 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 99,764 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 99,764 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Freeplay in steering rack

Front brake pads are thin

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey and slight play

Fail 21 Jul 2010 6,908 miles

Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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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OYY 797Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 OYY 797Y, 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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OYY 797Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 31 March 1983.

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