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TFT 428Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,651 mi
Last recorded20,651 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2007
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFT 428Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2007 20,651 miles

Front Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Jun 2007 20,651 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 62,698 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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TFT 428Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 40,205 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TFT 428Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TFT 428Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 3 February 1983.

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The MOT history for TFT 428Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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