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ROF 299Y

1982 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,089 mi
Last recorded54,089 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair50,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROF 299Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,089 miles

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

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

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

both nearside tyres perished

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 30 Apr 2010 53,289 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre on 2mm and cracks in tread

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 27 Apr 2010 53,284 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre on 2mm and cracks in tread

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight damage to front number plate

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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ROF 299Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ROF 299Y, 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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What year was ROF 299Y registered?

ROF 299Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 19 October 1982.

Is ROF 299Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROF 299Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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