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ROP 287Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,209 mi
Last recorded88,209 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROP 287Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 88,209 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 88,146 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 87,609 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 87,103 miles

all 4 tyres at 3mm of tread.

Fail 25 Aug 2017 87,101 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

all 4 tyres at 3mm of tread.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 86,389 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 86,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing door mirror (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all front sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 83,954 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 83,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 79,568 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

upper steeringcolumn top bush has slight play

Fail 7 Apr 2011 79,558 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

upper steeringcolumn top bush has slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2010 61,745 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 61,739 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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ROP 287Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ROP 287Y, 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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ROP 287Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 25 February 1983.

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