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D658 BVJ

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,416 mi
Last recorded53,416 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto39,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD658 BVJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 53,416 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 53,416 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 53,272 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 53,272 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 52,948 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2017 52,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2016 52,002 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside under seald in places (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 51,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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)

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

both front brake pipes covered in grease

corrosion at both rear wing panel above outer sills

Pass 5 Jul 2011 49,789 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brake pipes are covered in thick grease

both front wheel arches are weak and corroded towards the rear

sill covers in the door shuts

underside of the vehilce is covered in thick underseal

Pass 1 May 2008 49,195 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 49,193 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 49,070 miles

rear sub-frame corroding.

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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D658 BVJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D658 BVJ, 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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D658 BVJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 17 June 1987.

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