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A290 EPB

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,997 mi
Last recorded90,997 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA290 EPB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 90,997 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 9,999 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 9,704 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 75,910 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 75,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2013 72,522 miles

head lamps loose, coolant stain on engine, o/s front shock close to body, rear brake pipes rusty, surface corrosion to suspension componants and prescribed areas, underside painted

multi weld repair

Fail 1 Feb 2013 72,495 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

head lamps loose, coolant stain on engine, o/s front shock close to body, rear brake pipes rusty, surface corrosion to suspension componants and prescribed areas, underside painted

Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,469 miles

front number plate deteriorated,rear brakes imbalanced, surface corrosion to floors, rear subframe heavy surface corrosion, ball joint boots slight damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2012 69,465 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front number plate deteriorated,rear brakes imbalanced, surface corrosion to floors, rear subframe heavy surface corrosion, ball joint boots slight damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2011 67,606 miles

oil leak, rear subframe rusty, play in n/s ball joints

Fail 14 Feb 2011 67,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak, rear subframe rusty, play in n/s ball joints

Pass 24 Feb 2010 66,159 miles

nsf inner wing corroded within pa, nsf lower suspension pa corroded, osr lower suspension pa corroded, rear subframe corroded multi, rear tyres cracking.

nsr sill, osr inner arc corr, fresh paint to ns sill, osf upper shock pa corroded, osf lower sus pa corroded, ns lower ball joint has play, nsf lower sus pa corroded.

os dip image poor, os and nsf uppersus pa corroded, repaired and sealed

osr radius arm movement det, osf lower arm bushes det, clutch slip, osf seat runners det, os and ns boot floor repairs, osf and nsf subframe front mountings det, oil leak, nsf innerwing cut within pa.

underside extensivly undersealed since initial test.

Fail 11 Feb 2010 66,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nsf inner wing corroded within pa, nsf lower suspension pa corroded, osr lower suspension pa corroded, rear subframe corroded multi, rear tyres cracking.

nsr sill, osr inner arc corr, fresh paint to ns sill, osf upper shock pa corroded, osf lower sus pa corroded, ns lower ball joint has play, nsf lower sus pa corroded.

os dip image poor, os and nsf uppersus pa corroded, repaired and sealed

osr radius arm movement det, osf lower arm bushes det, clutch slip, osf seat runners det, os and ns boot floor repairs, osf and nsf subframe front mountings det, oil leak, nsf innerwing cut within pa.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 65,386 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both sides hand brake cables corroded

electrical wiring under bonnet in poor condition

off side front top and bottom ball joint locking pins poorly clipped

Fail 30 Jan 2009 65,383 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both sides hand brake cables corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2006 64,820 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 64,817 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A290 EPB is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 A290 EPB, 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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A290 EPB is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 October 1983.

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