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GYB 688Y

1982 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,828 mi
Last recorded67,828 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair50,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYB 688Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 67,828 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 67,804 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 67,723 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 67,646 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 67,646 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 67,164 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 67,137 miles

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

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,179 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 82,190 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 80,145 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 77,056 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 76,167 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 76,167 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 74,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel hose deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2007 72,184 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 65,011 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 65,011 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2005 59,199 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2005 59,199 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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GYB 688Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GYB 688Y, 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 GYB 688Y registered?

GYB 688Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 26 October 1982.

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The MOT history for GYB 688Y shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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