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SAF 807Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,352 mi
Last recorded19,352 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAF 807Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 19,352 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished

Fail 8 Jul 2013 1,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished

Pass 29 Jun 2007 492 miles

both front brake discs corroded and pads getting low

exhaust down pipe blowing

front to rear brake pipe corroded

play in steering column

play in steering rack ends, front subframe/ engine mounts worn

vehicle heavily undersealed and welding repairs disquised

Fail 21 Jun 2007 485 miles

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

both front brake discs corroded and pads getting low

exhaust down pipe blowing

front to rear brake pipe corroded

osf outer sill, nsf inner arch and nearside inner sill corroded but out of prescribed area

passenger seat belt frayed

play in steering column

play in steering rack ends, front subframe/engine mounts worn

vehicle heavily undersealed

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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SAF 807Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SAF 807Y, 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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SAF 807Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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