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A161 VOF

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,450 mi
Last recorded65,450 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA161 VOF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2014 65,450 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

fornt bumper demaged but no sharp edge

Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,440 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 May 2011 5,871 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engean rufe

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 52,541 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 46,426 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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A161 VOF is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A161 VOF, 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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A161 VOF is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 September 1983.

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