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WIJ 8277

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,457 mi
Last recorded68,457 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIJ 8277
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 68,457 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2019 68,440 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 68,317 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 67,845 miles

front lower arm bushes starting to split

near side+off side front tie bar bushes starting to split

slight play in near side+offside top balljoints

Pass 2 Jul 2010 66,058 miles

offside front floor stating to corrode

Pass 9 Jun 2009 64,614 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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WIJ 8277 is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 53,390 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 WIJ 8277, 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 40 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 WIJ 8277 registered?

WIJ 8277 is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 8 July 1986.

Is WIJ 8277 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIJ 8277 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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