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A266 KCW

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

622 mi
Last recorded622 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA266 KCW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 622 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 617 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2022 567 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 560 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front lower wishbone pin locking device ineffective

Offside Front lower wishbone pin locking device ineffective

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 49 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 9 miles

new speedometer/ clocks

Pass 3 Sep 2015 70,109 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 69,951 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2013 69,384 miles

drivers wiperblade slightly split

front exhaust has a slight leak exhaust gases

offside front flexible brake hose slightly worn

oil leak/coolant leak

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing/slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 24 Aug 2013 69,384 miles

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

drivers wiperblade slightly split

front exhaust has a slight leak exhaust gases

offside front flexible brake hose slightly worn

oil leak/coolant leak

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing/slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jul 2012 64,227 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine running rough.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 64,226 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine running rough.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 61,043 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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A266 KCW 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 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 A266 KCW, 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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A266 KCW is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 18 August 1983.

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