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A229 VOB

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,137 mi
Last recorded7,137 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA229 VOB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 7,137 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 6,757 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 6,569 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 6,219 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 6,073 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 5,524 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 5,506 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 5,217 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 4,636 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 4,554 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2015 3,833 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 3,833 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 3,390 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 3,390 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Rear Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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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A229 VOB is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 A229 VOB, 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 A229 VOB registered?

A229 VOB is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 26 October 1983.

Is A229 VOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A229 VOB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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