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AKZ 131

1990 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,898 mi
Last recorded40,898 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Mayfair55,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 131
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 40,898 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 34,931 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 34,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 34,929 miles

Central Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 27,221 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 27,210 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 10.107c/o (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 1951h/c (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired end floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering column to rack loose (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting point (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting,valance point (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting point (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 May 2016 19,367 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,926 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 18,926 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 18,522 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 16,949 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 16,948 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 13,645 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 13,610 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2011 10,302 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 10,268 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 6,114 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 6,114 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 6,110 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 6,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 98,118 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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AKZ 131 is a 1990 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 55,520 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AKZ 131, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 36 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AKZ 131 is a 1990 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 12 December 1990.

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