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D279 YEG

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

28,271 mi
Last recorded28,271 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD279 YEG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 28,271 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 1,567 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 1,567 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 717 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion on body but not near any prescribed areas

Pass 17 Oct 2008 94,762 miles

o/side inner sill holed

slight play steering rack

Fail 15 Oct 2008 94,762 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 94,528 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 94,523 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 94,302 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 94,301 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 93,896 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 93,895 miles

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.

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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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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D279 YEG is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 20 March 1987.

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