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SOM 975Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,187 mi
Last recorded2,187 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOM 975Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 2,187 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 1,886 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 1,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 971 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 860 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 20 Dec 2014 100,120 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 97,142 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 97,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side indicators only jus met requirements of 60 flashes per minuet

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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SOM 975Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SOM 975Y, 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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What year was SOM 975Y registered?

SOM 975Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 18 March 1983.

Is SOM 975Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOM 975Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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