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A217 UON

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Bronze Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,435 mi
Last recorded44,435 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA217 UON
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 44,435 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 44,413 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 44,391 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 44,369 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 44,320 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 44,320 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 44,290 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 44,112 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 43,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearsidefront/rear and offside rear tire walls cracking

offside/nearside front jacking point sign of corosion

Fail 4 May 2011 43,359 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearsidefront/rear and offside rear tire walls cracking

offside/nearside front jacking point sign of corosion

Pass 17 Jul 2007 43,286 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

extensive welding repairs to several underbody sections, appeared good at test.

slight play in n/s front hub assembly, efficient at test.

Pass 29 Jul 2006 41,723 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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A217 UON is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Bronze with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A217 UON, 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 A217 UON registered?

A217 UON is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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