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A204 RAE

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

15,257 mi
Last recorded15,257 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA204 RAE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 15,257 miles

Wipers slightly slow in operation at time of test.

Fail 11 Oct 2018 15,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Wipers slightly slow in operation at time of test.

Pass 10 Dec 2016 13,787 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front next to front panel (2.4.G.2)

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s windscreen wiper split

Fail 10 Dec 2016 13,787 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front next to front panel (2.4.G.2)

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s windscreen wiper split

Fail 23 Nov 2016 13,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing 2 missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement next to front panel (2.4.G.2)

n/s outer sill slightly corroded

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 9 Apr 2013 13,765 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both sills rusted but o/k for test

Pass 12 Apr 2012 13,095 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 13,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 12,136 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 12,135 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)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 11,189 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 11,189 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 10,156 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 10,156 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 8,568 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 8,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 7,907 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 78,854 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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A204 RAE is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 A204 RAE, 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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A204 RAE is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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