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D491 ATF

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

56,272 mi
Last recorded56,272 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD491 ATF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,272 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 56,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

repairs to o/s/r quarter panel repairs covered by filler

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,748 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 50,748 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 49,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,908 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 48,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air filter missing

air leak on carb

engine idle low

front number plate cracked

hazards flash slow

o/s/f tear drop mount not located properly

rear number plate deteriorating

wipers worn

Fail 9 Apr 2008 48,843 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

hazards flash slow

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air filter missing

air leak on carb

engine idle low

o/s/f tear drop mount not located properly

rear number plate deteriorating

wipers worn

Fail 4 Apr 2008 48,846 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

air filter missing

hazard flashing slow close to limit

n/s wing mirror missing

n/s/r brake back plate damp

rear number plate deteriorating

wipers worn

Pass 6 Feb 2008 47,913 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 47,913 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 48,792 miles

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

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

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

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)

front sub frame bushes split †o/s/f top swivel slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2005 47,779 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 47,779 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front number plate cracked

slight play offside front bottom ball joint

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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D491 ATF is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 51,029 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 D491 ATF, 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 39 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 D491 ATF registered?

D491 ATF is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 12 June 1987.

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