MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,941 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight knock in steering
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
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)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
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)
oil leaks
rear exhaust mount snapped
both front seats a slight lift
chips in screen
headlight aims faded
knock from steering
n/s/r tyre slick outer edge
rust and corrosion in various places
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Vehicle heavily undersealed. not able to fully inspect fuel and brake pipes.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Vehicle heavily undersealed. not able to fully inspect fuel and brake pipes.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
NSF TYRE SIDE WALL SLIGHT CRACKING
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C787 DAE is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 53,390 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 C787 DAE, 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 40 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 C787 DAE registered?
C787 DAE is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 June 1986.
Is C787 DAE safe to buy?
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