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VWE 168Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,497 mi
Last recorded89,497 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWE 168Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 89,497 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 89,321 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 88,616 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 85,746 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 82,299 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 79,470 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 79,439 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 79,437 miles

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

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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VWE 168Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VWE 168Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VWE 168Y registered?

VWE 168Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 18 June 1983.

Is VWE 168Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWE 168Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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