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A257 HJT

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,528 mi
Last recorded67,528 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA257 HJT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 67,528 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 67,528 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 66,928 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 66,927 miles

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 66,489 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 65,384 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 64,324 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 63,260 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 63,258 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 62,441 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 61,859 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 61,859 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,179 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 61,166 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,130 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 61,130 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,972 miles

Offside front outer floorpan corroded.

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 14 Apr 2010 60,972 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front outer floorpan corroded.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 60,766 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2008 60,369 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 59,930 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 59,211 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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A257 HJT is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A257 HJT, 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 A257 HJT registered?

A257 HJT is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 9 September 1983.

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The MOT history for A257 HJT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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