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ECM 284Y

1982 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,254 mi
Last recorded46,254 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair50,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECM 284Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 46,254 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 46,254 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 45,930 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 45,775 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 45,289 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 44,757 miles

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

Steady Oil Leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 44,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steady Oil Leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 42,715 miles

advise indicator switch loose

Fail 31 Oct 2012 42,715 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

advise indicator switch loose

Pass 9 Sep 2011 41,443 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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ECM 284Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ECM 284Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ECM 284Y registered?

ECM 284Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 18 October 1982.

Is ECM 284Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECM 284Y shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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