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D196 LKP

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,541 mi
Last recorded42,541 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD196 LKP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 42,541 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 42,541 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 39,584 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

copper fuel pipe touching bulkhead/insecure

Fail 19 Jun 2018 39,584 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

copper fuel pipe touching bulkhead/insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2017 32,673 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside pivot joint rubbers deteriorated

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drivers exchanged seat has slight movement mount

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside pivot joint rubbers deteriorated

headlamps have no beam kick

seatbelts repositioned but secure

Fail 19 Jun 2017 32,673 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure bolt loose (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside pivot joint rubbers deteriorated

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drivers exchanged seat has slight movement mount

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside pivot joint rubbers deteriorated

headlamps have no beam kick

seatbelts repositioned but secure

Pass 23 Nov 2010 32,409 miles

Rear exhaust mtn nut missing..

Fail 23 Nov 2010 32,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust mtn nut missing..

Pass 27 Nov 2009 32,198 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 31,926 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 31,446 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 31,048 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 30,422 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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D196 LKP is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D196 LKP, 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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D196 LKP is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 8 January 1987.

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