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D47 YLM

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

39,705 mi
Last recorded39,705 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD47 YLM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 39,705 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 39,568 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 39,566 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery positive terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail front (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 39,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 39,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 38,917 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 38,291 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 37,344 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 36,756 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,599 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 35,469 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2014 35,436 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 33,421 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear subframe starting to corode

Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,656 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 28,656 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 28,589 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,589 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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D47 YLM is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 D47 YLM, 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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D47 YLM is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 August 1986.

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