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A241 OOT

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,684 mi
Last recorded74,684 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA241 OOT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 74,684 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 74,677 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 72,472 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 68,583 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 63,133 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 63,133 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 57,879 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 55,952 miles

advise foot and hand brake travel

all front and rear suspension bushes split.

all tyres perishing.

rear sub frame corroding

Fail 9 Apr 2008 55,941 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise foot and hand brake travel

all front and rear suspension bushes split.

all tyres perishing.

rear sub frame corroding

Fail 23 Jan 2008 55,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All front and rear suspension bushes split and perrished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake flexible hose very close to driveshaft on full left lock

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

Offside and nearside front inner wheel arches/ sill closures holed and corroded

Offside in ner sill extensivly holed and corroded but not within prescribed areas

Offside outer sill and doorstep holed and corroded

Offside rear suspension low

Rear seat back cushion and base insecure

All tyres heavilly perrished and cracked. reinforcing cords not visible at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2007 55,497 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

all tyres perished

corrosion to nearside front and offside front inner wheelarches and lower wing sections

Fail 15 Jan 2007 55,497 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside and offside front inner wheelarches outside prescribed areas

Pass 23 Jan 2006 54,880 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 54,880 miles

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

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

heavy corrosion and holes to body and panels, but not in prescribed areas

o/s outer sill soft

o/s/rear tyre, deep cut on outer sidewall

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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A241 OOT is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 A241 OOT, 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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A241 OOT is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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