MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,394 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Nearside 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 Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside front bump stop missing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
offside front bump stop missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A167 HVU is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 A167 HVU, 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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A167 HVU is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 August 1983.
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