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A926 DNJ

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,561 mi
Last recorded51,561 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA926 DNJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 51,561 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 51,547 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 51,536 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 51,458 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 51,453 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (lower body panel) as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Rear exhaust mount broken

both front floors corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 51,317 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 51,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 50,882 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 50,473 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 50,473 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 49,967 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 49,500 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 49,072 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 49,065 miles

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

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Pass 6 May 2009 48,641 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 480,958 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 48,085 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

F.No. Plate becoming loose.

Hole in O/S front floor corner (not in prescribed area of subframe mount)

Idle speed high & CO level close to limit.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion lower nearside quarter panel near to seat belt mounting.

Pass 16 May 2007 47,429 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 47,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2006 46,651 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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A926 DNJ is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 53,158 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 A926 DNJ, 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 42 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A926 DNJ is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 3 February 1984.

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