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LFM 813Y

1982 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,525 mi
Last recorded80,525 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair50,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFM 813Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 80,525 miles

Loud exhaust and rev counter still in car when retested

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

No rear seat belts fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 80,525 miles

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

No rear seat belts fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 78,607 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 78,607 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,973 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,708 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,192 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,834 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 32,834 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 32,531 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 32,528 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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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LFM 813Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LFM 813Y, 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 LFM 813Y registered?

LFM 813Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 20 October 1982.

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