MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,271 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front suspension close to bump stops
Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
Offside Inner Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
front number plate slightly damaged
nearside front tyre perished on outer side wall
offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
Offside Inner Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
front number plate slightly damaged
nearside front tyre perished on outer side wall
offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall
Oil leak
slight corrosion on body but not near any prescribed areas
o/side inner sill holed
slight play steering rack
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
slight play steering rack
o/side inner sill holed
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pedal rubber worn
inside drivers side sill is slightly corroded
slight play in rack
Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pedal rubber worn
inside drivers side sill is slightly corroded
slight play in rack
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advise body corrosion near o/s/rear front †subframe fixing
Rear bumper not secure
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D279 YEG is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 D279 YEG, 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 D279 YEG registered?
D279 YEG is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 20 March 1987.
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