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D911 TAM

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

5,219 mi
Last recorded5,219 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD911 TAM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 5,219 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 5,219 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 5,132 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 51,231 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 5,078 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 3,232 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 3,230 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 2,943 miles

Offside temp mirror fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 1,265 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 72,868 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 72,210 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 21,445 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 40,111 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 39,021 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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D911 TAM is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 58,392 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 D911 TAM, 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 37 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 D911 TAM registered?

D911 TAM is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 4 January 1989.

Is D911 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D911 TAM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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