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D149 VRD

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,800 mi
Last recorded43,800 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD149 VRD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2007 43,800 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 43,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2006 32,985 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 32,020 miles

rear subfame mounting starting to corrode

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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D149 VRD is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 51,029 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D149 VRD, 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 39 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D149 VRD registered?

D149 VRD is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 5 January 1987.

Is D149 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D149 VRD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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