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VNL 729Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,480 mi
Last recorded2,480 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNL 729Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 2,480 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 1,133 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor pan areas recommend repair in next few years (6.1.B.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2018 1,133 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor pan areas recommend repair in next few years (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 90 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 82 miles

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

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk Head Area Spit Causing Flex Under Brake Operatrion (3.3.A.2)

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

Direction indicators not working ALL (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Lower Sill Repaired With Silicon and Filler (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk Head Split At O/S Mounting Point (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on All (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner And Outer (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak Engine And N/S Drive Shaft Seal ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 2 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 2 miles

Oil leak

under body corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 2 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 2 miles

Oil leak

under body corroded

Pass 26 May 2012 93,299 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 93,299 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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VNL 729Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VNL 729Y, 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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VNL 729Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 June 1983.

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