1983 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.0L Petrol · A717 AJR
1983 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.0L, petrol). First registered 14/12/1983. Recorded mileage 56,417 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/07/2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 998cc
A717 AJR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2023
- 56,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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A717 AJR Mileage History
- 30/07/202255,217 mi
- 25/07/202356,353 mi+1,136 mi
- 29/07/202356,417 mi+64 mi
- 02/08/202356,417 mi
Average of roughly 1,191 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
A717 AJR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair (A717 AJR) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 August 2023 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 (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Floor pa”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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