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H317 DNX

1990 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

82,712 mi
Last recorded82,712 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Mayfair55,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH317 DNX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 82,712 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 82,618 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 81,818 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 73,874 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 72,692 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 71,745 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 71,730 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Jun 2016 71,705 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 69,834 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 13,892 miles

Engine oil leak.

Offside front inner c.v gaitor clip missing.

Slight play in Offside rear radious arm bush.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 13,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Engine oil leak.

Offside front inner c.v gaitor clip missing.

Offside rear brake slightly binding.

Slight play in Offside rear radious arm bush.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 13,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine oil leak.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 13,753 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 137,420 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion to floorpan

Fail 24 Apr 2010 13,723 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Both front upper arm rebound rubber bushes missing

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 75,860 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 73,364 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 73,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 7,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to o/s/r bumper and tail light

Pass 3 Jan 2007 6,520 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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H317 DNX is a 1990 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1990 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 55,520 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 H317 DNX, 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 36 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H317 DNX is a 1990 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 27 November 1990.

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