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SNL 301Y

1982 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,038 mi
Last recorded30,038 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair50,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNL 301Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2018 30,038 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lights not working.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear body panel below bumper corroded & holed.

o/s/f floor pan holed & corroded.

o/s/f inner sill corroded & holed.

Pass 25 May 2017 29,557 miles

N/S/R subframe mount area corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 May 2017 29,554 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

N/S/R subframe mount area corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 May 2016 29,415 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 29,415 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 29,415 miles

slight corrosion o/s inner sill.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 28,806 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 28,806 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

incorrect battery clamp fitted.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 28,526 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 28,526 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,659 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 26,658 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

no rear seat belts fitted. radiator starting to leak. both front tyre side walls perished.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 25,858 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 9 Aug 2007 25,857 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

front tyres perished

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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SNL 301Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 SNL 301Y, 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 SNL 301Y registered?

SNL 301Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 12 November 1982.

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