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D708 WYJ

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,851 mi
Last recorded28,851 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD708 WYJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2012 28,851 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

front and rear brakes binding on a little

Pass 23 Feb 2012 28,851 miles

front and rear brakes binding on a little

Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,861 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 26,837 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre cut on outside edge from body work not rubbing when tested

Pass 28 Jul 2008 23,400 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 23,400 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

front tyres cutting (possible fouling on bodywork)

nearside rear service brake low reading

offside driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

offside rear shocker leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,191 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 22,406 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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D708 WYJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D708 WYJ, 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 D708 WYJ registered?

D708 WYJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 5 March 1987.

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