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D912 FAC

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,445 mi
Last recorded50,445 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD912 FAC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 50,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

fuel line corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 49,872 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

fuel line corroded

oil cap missing

Fail 9 Apr 2018 49,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

fuel line corroded

oil cap missing

Pass 5 Apr 2017 49,091 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 48,690 miles

Offside lower ball joint slight play

o/s rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

Fail 10 May 2016 48,690 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users subframe mounting (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users subframe mounting (6.1.B.1b)

Offside lower ball joint slight play

o/s rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 19 May 2015 48,299 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,632 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 47,024 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,508 miles

advanced surface corrosion both outer sills

Pass 15 Jun 2011 45,964 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 45,198 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,862 miles

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

advanced wear in all four front ball joints

Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,005 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 43,259 miles

Advanced surface corrosion on rear valance

Pass 20 Jun 2006 42,605 miles

Advanced surface corrosion rear outer valance

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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D912 FAC is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D912 FAC, 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 D912 FAC registered?

D912 FAC is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 24 April 1987.

Is D912 FAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D912 FAC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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