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D339 FTP

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,715 mi
Last recorded84,715 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD339 FTP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 84,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 84,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding 40Kg (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced N/S 50Kg, O/S 100Kg (3.7.B.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 82,581 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 82,578 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,957 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 81,954 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 80,346 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,793 miles

small cut in n/s outer cv gaiter

Fail 5 Mar 2013 77,782 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 74,741 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 74,730 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,945 miles

extensive welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2010 68,023 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 61,834 miles

rear tyres & o/s/f tyre on limits

rust,corrosion & welded patches in various places

slight ex.leaks

slight play in swivels & rack

Pass 12 Jan 2007 58,094 miles

as per original vt 32 no 990311117028 - less items 006 and 007

Fail 11 Jan 2007 58,094 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s washer aim high

o/s/f bumper corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Jan 2007 58,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 56,656 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 56,641 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

center exhaust mounting loose

n/s/f suspention trumpet ball joint dust cover insecure

o/s washer jet aim poor

surface corrosion in o/s rear subframe

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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D339 FTP is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 D339 FTP, 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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D339 FTP is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 27 March 1987.

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