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A196 KKL

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,810 mi
Last recorded72,810 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA196 KKL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 72,810 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery Box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 72,810 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Affecting Steering (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Affecting Steering (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 3 Places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Upper Bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery Box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hand Brake Cable Rubbing On Brake Pipe

Pass 28 Aug 2007 61,666 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 61,651 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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A196 KKL is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 A196 KKL, 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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A196 KKL is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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