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RUH 641Y

1982 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,000 mi
Last recorded8,000 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair50,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUH 641Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 8,000 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 7,955 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 10 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,331 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 33,329 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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RUH 641Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RUH 641Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RUH 641Y registered?

RUH 641Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 30 December 1982.

Is RUH 641Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUH 641Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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