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CFC 438Y

1982 Austin Mini Mayfair

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,458 mi
Last recorded61,458 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair50,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFC 438Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 61,458 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 61,458 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 61,458 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 61,458 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 61,458 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 60,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside wiper - some smearing

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jun 2017 60,393 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside wiper - some smearing

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 53,599 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 53,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 53,480 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 53,480 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 53,480 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CFC 438Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 50,898 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 CFC 438Y, 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 44 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 CFC 438Y registered?

CFC 438Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 7 October 1982.

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