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D309 NWL

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

58,833 mi
Last recorded58,833 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto39,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD309 NWL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2016 58,833 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower edge of rear wing (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top of sill and lower edge of rear panel (5.2.6)

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

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NS front mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NS rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside sill corroded inner and outer

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

Offside Front wing top and scuttle panel corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside inner and outer sill

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 57,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Painting and bodywork repairs throughout vehicle

corrosion around door frame

corrosion on NSF inner wheel arch

corrosion on front floor plan

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 10 Aug 2015 57,133 miles

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

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Painting and bodywork repairs throughout vehicle

corrosion around door frame

corrosion on NSF inner wheel arch

corrosion on front floor plan

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 29 Sep 2014 49,683 miles

OSF wheel arch liner corroded.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bodywork has been repaired throughout exterior

corrosion throughout underside

Fail 19 Sep 2014 49,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

OSF wheel arch liner corroded.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bodywork has been repaired throughout exterior

corrosion throughout underside

Pass 1 Oct 2013 44,435 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 44,435 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,893 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 37,984 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2011 37,974 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front plastic wheel arch insecure.

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2010 35,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust mounting split.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 35,753 miles

rear exhaust mounting split.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,182 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 35,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,500 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 33,498 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,148 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,551 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 31,548 miles

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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D309 NWL is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 39,035 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D309 NWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D309 NWL is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 10 January 1987.

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