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LFM 856Y

1982 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,534 mi
Last recorded59,534 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair50,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFM 856Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 59,534 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 59,525 miles

brake pipes corroded

underbody,suspension and sills corroded,some areas weak

Fail 10 May 2019 59,522 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

brake pipes corroded

underbody,suspension and sills corroded,some areas weak

Pass 12 Jun 2017 55,743 miles

corrosion to underbody

Pass 16 Jun 2016 49,193 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to underbody

Fail 9 Jun 2016 49,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to underbody

Pass 11 Jun 2015 43,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to underbody

front brakes binding slightly

subframes corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2015 43,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to underbody

subframes corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 66,397 miles

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

suspension low

underbody and suspension corroded

welding covered in sealer

Fail 28 May 2014 66,397 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

suspension low

underbody and suspension corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2013 66,397 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes covered in sealer,some corroded

suspension low

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2008 70,418 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 66,041 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 62,580 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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LFM 856Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 856Y, 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 856Y registered?

LFM 856Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 5 October 1982.

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