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SOG 254Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,617 mi
Last recorded57,617 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOG 254Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2025 57,617 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 57,579 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 56,772 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 55,674 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 54,387 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 53,587 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 51,256 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 49,854 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 475,600 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 45,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 43,485 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SOG 254Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SOG 254Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SOG 254Y registered?

SOG 254Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is SOG 254Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOG 254Y shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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