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FYA 885Y

1982 Austin Mini Mayfair

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

16,889 mi
Last recorded16,889 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair50,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYA 885Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 16,889 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 16,880 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front head light switch may soon need attention

Nearside Rear Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 13,686 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 12,391 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 11,157 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advance wear ()

slight corrosion to sills and floor areas

Fail 15 Aug 2019 11,157 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advance wear ()

slight corrosion to sills and floor areas

Pass 8 Aug 2018 9,192 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 9,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 7,284 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 7,284 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 4,976 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 4,976 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 2,965 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

corrosion in n/s/f & o/s/f outer sills

engine oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 17 Sep 2015 2,905 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

corrosion in n/s/f & o/s/f outer sills

engine oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Sep 2014 82 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight loss of damping n/s/r suspension

Fail 15 Sep 2014 81 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight loss of damping n/s/r suspension

Pass 18 Sep 2013 97,425 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 97,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 94,772 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 94,771 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 91,756 miles

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

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

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

some play in steering rack

Fail 21 Sep 2011 91,754 miles

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

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

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

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

some play in steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2010 90,584 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 90,583 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 89,634 miles

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 89,634 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 88,625 miles

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 88,624 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 87,597 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 87,596 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 86,581 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 86,579 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FYA 885Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 FYA 885Y, 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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FYA 885Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 17 November 1982.

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