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D546 SAW

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,055 mi
Last recorded76,055 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto39,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD546 SAW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 76,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 75,908 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 74,658 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 74,602 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 70,192 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 70,002 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 66,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 66,600 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 66,553 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front of sill area excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Floor insecure floor is not attached to inner sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area excessively corroded and cover plate not welded to body stucture (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 65,774 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at manifold to downpipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front corrossion around the jacking point

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front corrssion on front of sill/floor area

Offside Front floor to sill area is corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 65,774 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working none of the indicators on the nearside are working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front corrossion around the jacking point

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front corrssion on front of sill/floor area

Offside Front floor to sill area is corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 64,861 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 64,856 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 64,630 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f and both rear tyres perished

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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D546 SAW is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 39,035 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D546 SAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D546 SAW is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 March 1987.

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