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MTC 14Y

1982 Austin Mini Mayfair

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

73,749 mi
Last recorded73,749 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair50,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTC 14Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 73,749 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 73,749 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion to nearside and offside outter sill

corrossion to nearside and offside floor

corrossion to nearside and offside front and rear inner wheel arches

Pass 20 Jun 2007 73,284 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2007 73,280 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 73,273 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 73,257 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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MTC 14Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 MTC 14Y, 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 MTC 14Y registered?

MTC 14Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 25 November 1982.

Is MTC 14Y safe to buy?

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