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ERO 918Y

1982 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,091 mi
Last recorded56,091 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair50,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERO 918Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 56,091 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 55,269 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 63,562 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 52,432 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 51,772 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 51,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2016 51,119 miles

Both front tyre worn inner edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil Leak

Slight play inner steering arm joint (s)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,877 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2013 50,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 482,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

live wire from the battery needs a rubber gromit!

Pass 30 Jul 2009 48,279 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 48,275 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 47,692 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 47,692 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 47,646 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 47,646 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

movement in o/s sterring rack end housing

rear subframe rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2006 46,878 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 46,878 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear subframe rusty

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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ERO 918Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ERO 918Y, 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 ERO 918Y registered?

ERO 918Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 17 September 1982.

Is ERO 918Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERO 918Y shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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