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A198 SGF

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,478 mi
Last recorded70,478 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA198 SGF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 70,478 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 70,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 4,983 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 28 Aug 2007 4,983 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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A198 SGF is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 1,293cc 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 A198 SGF, 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 A198 SGF registered?

A198 SGF is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 21 September 1983.

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