MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,046 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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
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.
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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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What year was OYY 797Y registered?
OYY 797Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 31 March 1983.
Is OYY 797Y safe to buy?
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