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A279 HLB

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,811 mi
Last recorded56,811 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA279 HLB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,811 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 50,531 miles

both nearside front ball joints slight play

centre exhaust bracket damage

offside front lower ball joint slight play

surface rust rear subframe

Fail 9 Mar 2012 50,531 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,466 miles

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

oil light on at idle!!!!!!!!!!!

Fail 5 Mar 2011 45,445 miles

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!!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 17 Mar 2010 39,013 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 38,924 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,123 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front floor damage

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Oct 2007 26,833 miles

center exhaust damage

Fail 3 Oct 2007 26,831 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 20,638 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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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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A279 HLB is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 October 1983.

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