1983 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.0L Petrol · A255 DMX
1983 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1983. Recorded mileage 86,331 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,331 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
A255 DMX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2023
- 86,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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A255 DMX Mileage History
- 05/07/202285,083 mi
- 15/07/202285,129 mi+46 mi
- 14/07/202386,331 mi+1,202 mi
Average of roughly 1,219 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
A255 DMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair (A255 DMX) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (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: “Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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