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VBL 987Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,721 mi
Last recorded63,721 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBL 987Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 63,721 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 63,709 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 63,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o\s and n\s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o\s and n\s in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

floor corroding in places

fuel pipe corroded rear

Fail 23 Feb 2022 63,671 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o\s and n\s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o\s and n\s in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

floor corroding in places

fuel pipe corroded rear

Pass 26 Sep 2019 63,520 miles

engine oil leak

rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2019 63,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 63,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weak corroded (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

front brakes just in balance

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 63,369 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside boot (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weak corroded (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

front brakes just in balance

Pass 14 Sep 2016 63,285 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 62 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,282 miles

floor and sills slightly corroding on surface

fuel pipe corroded

o\s rear subframe mounting point corroding

Fail 10 Jun 2014 63,282 miles

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

floor and sills slightly corroding on surface

fuel pipe corroded

o\s rear subframe mounting point corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2013 63,916 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

floor sills and all mounting points weak and corroding

o\s front inner wheel arch corroding

Fail 3 Jun 2013 63,195 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

floor sills and all mounting points weak and corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,143 miles

fuel pipes rusty

o\s front inner arch weak

o\s rear boot floor weak

o\s rear brake just efficient

outer sills weak

rear subframe mountain points weak

Fail 13 Apr 2010 63,143 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes rusty

o\s front inner arch weak

o\s rear boot floor weak

o\s rear brake just efficient

outer sills weak

rear subframe mountain points weak

Pass 17 Feb 2009 63,044 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 62,879 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2007 62,734 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2006 62,538 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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VBL 987Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBL 987Y, 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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VBL 987Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 25 April 1983.

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