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A246 PCT

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,618 mi
Last recorded71,618 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA246 PCT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 71,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both outer cv boots leaking grease

parking brake only just passed performance 16%

Pass 6 Sep 2017 68,512 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 64,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

front floor pan corroded

nearside rear floor pan corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,768 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear floor corroded

rear no plate light very dim

Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,902 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside outer sill holed and corroded

rear heel panel corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2013 49,904 miles

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

offside outer sill corroding

Fail 11 Aug 2012 46,933 miles

Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 46,933 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 44,490 miles

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

front washers lack power

nearside inner sill corroded at front

Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,660 miles

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

offisde inner sill corroded and weak

offsidelower front engine mounting broken

Fail 12 Aug 2010 40,660 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offisde inner sill corroded and weak

offsidelower front engine mounting broken

Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,596 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 36,596 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,856 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 34,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,046 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 33,467 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 33,467 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Aug 2005 32,874 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 32,874 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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A246 PCT is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A246 PCT, 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 A246 PCT registered?

A246 PCT is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A246 PCT safe to buy?

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