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D703 OOB

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,123 mi
Last recorded47,123 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD703 OOB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 47,123 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 47,123 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 41,846 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 41,603 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,375 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 40,371 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 39,151 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

offside outer sill slightly corroded

slight corrosion at rear sub frame rear mounts

Fail 14 Nov 2008 39,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

offside outer sill slightly corroded

slight corrosion at rear sub frame rear mounts

Pass 15 Nov 2006 27,476 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 27,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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D703 OOB is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 D703 OOB, 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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D703 OOB is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 12 February 1987.

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