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A287 BWV

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,747 mi
Last recorded53,747 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA287 BWV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 53,747 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

front number plate damaged (border line pass)

oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken (border line pass)

Fail 21 May 2012 53,738 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,166 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 49,166 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 49,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bulkhead section behind engine corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 30 Oct 2009 49,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

bulkhead section behind engine corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 21 Oct 2009 49,072 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bulkhead section behind engine corroded but not considered excessive

offside rear radius arm bearings partially siezed

top engine steady bar bushes worn allowing engine to rock fore and aft when revved

Pass 22 Feb 2007 46,259 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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A287 BWV is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A287 BWV, 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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A287 BWV is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 9 October 1983.

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