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JMJ 45Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,056 mi
Last recorded4,056 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2009
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMJ 45Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2009 4,056 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 4,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 1,641 miles

Front brake discs fitted + no brake servo fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all metal brake pipes undersealed

o/s rear wheel beearing slightly noisy

Fail 17 Mar 2008 1,605 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs fitted + no brake servo fitted

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all metal brake pipes undersealed

o/s rear wheel beearing slightly noisy

Pass 2 Apr 2007 58,860 miles

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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JMJ 45Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 52,018 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 JMJ 45Y, 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 43 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 JMJ 45Y registered?

JMJ 45Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 May 1983.

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