1984 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.0L Petrol · A485 XOV
1984 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1984. Recorded mileage 68,906 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A485 XOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2008
- 68,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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A485 XOV Mileage History
- 21/06/200668,502 mi
- 23/06/200668,502 mi
- 26/06/200768,876 mi+374 mi
- 02/07/200768,879 mi+3 mi
- 31/07/200868,906 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 191 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A485 XOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair (A485 XOV) between June 2006 and July 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
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