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A659 HWD

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

39,704 mi
Last recorded39,704 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA659 HWD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 39,704 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 39,683 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,630 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 39,630 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 39,430 miles

nearside outer sill corroding and weak.

Fail 30 Jul 2012 39,199 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

o/s rear valance starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jul 2012 39,199 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

o/s rear valance starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jul 2011 38,638 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 38,638 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,184 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,764 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 37,071 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,672 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 33,522 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2005 33,522 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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A659 HWD is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 40,205 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A659 HWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A659 HWD registered?

A659 HWD is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 31 October 1983.

Is A659 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A659 HWD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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