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D497 BNP

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Turquoise Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,963 mi
Last recorded50,963 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto39,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD497 BNP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1987
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 50,963 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 50,717 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 50,605 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 50,443 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 50,361 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 50,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,106 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,103 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 50,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 44,171 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 44,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,789 miles

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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D497 BNP is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Turquoise with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D497 BNP, 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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D497 BNP is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 18 May 1987.

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