1983 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.0L Petrol · A738 DVN
1983 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 75,162 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A738 DVN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2022
- 75,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A738 DVN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair (A738 DVN) between May 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2022 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: Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 3”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”.
A738 DVN Mileage History
- 28/05/202275,136 mi
- 23/07/202275,162 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 169 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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