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D491 MKP

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,588 mi
Last recorded46,588 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD491 MKP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 46,588 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 46,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 46,306 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 46,306 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres have age related cracks in the side walls

Fail 23 Jul 2007 46,302 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear and drivers seat belt frayed

offside rear indicator lens cracked

sidewall cracks in rear tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,248 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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D491 MKP is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MKP, 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 MKP registered?

D491 MKP is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 12 February 1987.

Is D491 MKP safe to buy?

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