Official DVLA Record

1983 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.3L Petrol · RAB 310Y

RAB 310Y

1983 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.3L, petrol). First registered 24/01/1983. Recorded mileage 94,639 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
Year / Origin
1983 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 07/05/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
94,639 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/05/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1983
Engine
1275cc

RAB 310Y Key Findings

  • 12 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2023
  • 94,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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RAB 310Y Mileage History

  1. 18/07/200878,382 mi
  2. 18/07/200878,382 mi
  3. 30/07/200980,044 mi+1,662 mi
  4. 03/08/200980,045 mi+1 mi
  5. 17/08/201084,320 mi+4,275 mi
  6. 19/04/201284,663 mi+343 mi
  7. 20/04/201284,663 mi
  8. 29/04/201389,093 mi+4,430 mi
  9. 26/04/201491,359 mi+2,266 mi
  10. 13/05/201592,923 mi+1,564 mi
  11. 13/05/201592,923 mi
  12. 09/05/202394,639 mi+1,716 mi

Average of roughly 1,098 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

RAB 310Y MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 02:40
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair (RAB 310Y) between July 2008 and May 2023.

The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 09 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ing”; “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”.

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