MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,811 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front top ball joints slight play
brakes need adjustment
surface rust rear panel and subframe
both nearside front ball joints slight play
centre exhaust bracket damage
offside front lower ball joint slight play
surface rust rear subframe
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
both nearside front ball joints slight play
centre exhaust bracket damage
offside front lower ball joint slight play
surface rust rear subframe
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil light on at idle!!!!!!!!!!!
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil light on at idle!!!!!!!!!!!
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre worn to 2mm of tread depth
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front brake back plate damp
nearside front tyre worn to 2mm of tread depth
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front floor damage
offside front tyre 2mm inner edge
offside rear tyre perished
center exhaust damage
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
gear rod oil seal leak
nearside top swivel slight play
slight blow front clamp and center exhaust damage
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A279 HLB is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 A279 HLB, 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 A279 HLB registered?
A279 HLB is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 October 1983.
Is A279 HLB safe to buy?
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