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WUF 849Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,682 mi
Last recorded77,682 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUF 849Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 77,682 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 77,442 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 76,874 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 60,682 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 60,138 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 59,964 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 59,492 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside headlamp beam image poor.

Offside headlamp aim on lowest limit.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension upper ball joints.

Vehicle bodyshell and mechanicals substantially modified beyond standard specification. Some areas of welding and modifications of unknown quality. Strongly recommend full engineers report on vehicle.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 51,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front crossmember corroding

slight movement in steering column

Fail 29 Oct 2008 51,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front crossmember corroding

slightmovement in steering column

Pass 19 Sep 2007 51,747 miles

corrosion starting at front valance

Pass 5 Jun 2006 51,747 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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WUF 849Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WUF 849Y, 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 WUF 849Y registered?

WUF 849Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 30 April 1983.

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The MOT history for WUF 849Y shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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