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PNH 860Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

18,099 mi
Last recorded18,099 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNH 860Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 18,099 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 18,094 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 18,083 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 18,067 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 18,015 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 17,923 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front floor pan corroded

offside front floor pan corroded

rear valance corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2013 17,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front floor pan corroded

offside front floor pan corroded

rear valance corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 16,718 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2012 16,718 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

offside front vehicle floorpan is starting to corrode

Fail 28 Mar 2011 14,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both rear shock absorbers are worn and weeping

offside front vehicle floorpan is starting to corrode

offside front wheel bearing is noisey

petrol pump fuel pipe is wet but not dripping advise replacement

Pass 7 Apr 2010 12,649 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 12,649 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 10,367 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 10,367 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 9,230 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 9,230 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)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 6,727 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 6,727 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 3,433 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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PNH 860Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 40,205 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PNH 860Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PNH 860Y registered?

PNH 860Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 7 June 1983.

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