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A243 KVF

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,023 mi
Last recorded62,023 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA243 KVF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 62,023 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension boot unclipped

Offside front and rear floors corroded

Pass 6 May 2022 61,537 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 61,311 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 61,049 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 60,528 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion lower valance (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 60,032 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed rusted (7.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,608 miles

main fuel pipe rusted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 59,255 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust system rusting

Pass 24 Mar 2014 59,202 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 58,881 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Dec 2010 58,390 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2009 58,037 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 57,635 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 57,382 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 57,382 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 57,178 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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A243 KVF is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A243 KVF, 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 A243 KVF registered?

A243 KVF is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 25 October 1983.

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