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UCS 759Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,006 mi
Last recorded48,006 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCS 759Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 48,006 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 47,944 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 47,863 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 47,695 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 47,695 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 47,523 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 47,493 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 47,326 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 46,666 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 46,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 46,364 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 45,611 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 44,838 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 40,884 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 32,689 miles

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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UCS 759Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UCS 759Y, 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 UCS 759Y registered?

UCS 759Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 21 March 1983.

Is UCS 759Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCS 759Y shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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