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D659 CRK

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,628 mi
Last recorded28,628 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto39,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD659 CRK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 28,628 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 28,628 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 26,987 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 26,393 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 26,240 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 26,240 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 26,030 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 25,994 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and middle mounting insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small end clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2018 25,568 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 25,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 24,853 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 24,224 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 24,220 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 22,827 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 22,827 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 21,869 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 21,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 21,866 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,746 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,522 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,219 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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D659 CRK is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D659 CRK, 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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D659 CRK is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 14 May 1987.

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