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LMA 294Y

1982 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,955 mi
Last recorded59,955 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2006
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair50,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMA 294Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2006 59,955 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 59,955 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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LMA 294Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LMA 294Y, 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 LMA 294Y registered?

LMA 294Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 23 November 1982.

Is LMA 294Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMA 294Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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