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DKM 927Y

1982 Austin Mini Mayfair

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

57,058 mi
Last recorded57,058 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair50,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKM 927Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 57,058 miles

ALL TYRES HEAVY PERISHED AND CRACKED

ALL WELDING REPAIRS HEAVY UNDERSEALED UNABLE TO CHECK REPAIRS FULLY

HEAVY CORROSION TO FLOOR PANS,INNER WHEEL ARCHES AND SILLS MORE THEN ONE PLACE, REPAIRS TO FLOOR PAN FROM INSIDE VEHICLE HEAVY UNDERSILL COVERING REPAIRS

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to rear boot floor pans round mounting points

heavy corrosion by front and rear subframe mounting points

plastic wheel arch and sill covers fitted

play in steering

rear exhaust hangers poor condtion

Fail 31 Jul 2012 57,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

ALL TYRES HEAVY PERISHED AND CRACKED

HEAVY CORROSION TO FLOOR PANS,INNER WHEEL ARCHES AND SILLS MORE THEN ONE PLACE, REPAIRS TO FLOOR PAN FROM INSIDE VEHICLE HEAVY UNDERSILL COVERING REPAIRS

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to rear boot floor pans round mounting points

heavy corrosion by front and rear subframe mounting points

plastic wheel arch and sill covers fitted

play in steering

rear exhaust hangers poor condtion

Fail 15 Dec 2010 57,035 miles

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

Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 57,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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DKM 927Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 50,898 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 DKM 927Y, 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 44 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 DKM 927Y registered?

DKM 927Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 27 November 1982.

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