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STG 628Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,079 mi
Last recorded13,079 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTG 628Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 13,079 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 13,075 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2018 13,030 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack end play (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view Arm slipping on spindle (8.2.1c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Drum soaking with brake fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Brake pedal has long travel as rear circuit N/W due to fluid leaks

Pass 12 Apr 2017 9,873 miles

Handbrake only just made efficiency (16%) O/S poor reading

Pass 10 May 2016 6,363 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play at steering rack inner joints

Fail 4 May 2016 6,363 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts offside and nearside (3.6.B.2a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play at steering rack inner joints

Pass 7 May 2015 5,817 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 5,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 5,106 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 5,087 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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STG 628Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 STG 628Y, 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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STG 628Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 4 March 1983.

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