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D990 CPA

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,896 mi
Last recorded22,896 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD990 CPA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 22,896 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s front slight brake bind

Fail 13 Jun 2019 22,895 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s front slight brake bind

Pass 19 Jun 2018 20,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 20,434 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2016 16,274 miles

Advise rubber boots on high lows on front suspension split

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 16,274 miles

Battery insecure battery box rusting away (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Advise rubber boots on high lows on front suspension split

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 12,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 12,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 69,925 miles

Advise boots split on front level adjusters

Advise play in n/s steering rod

Fail 12 Dec 2014 69,925 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Advise boots split on front level adjusters

Advise play in n/s steering rod

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 71,284 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 70,749 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 66,504 miles

ADVISE CHECK REAR BRAKES

Pass 24 Nov 2010 61,191 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,670 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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D990 CPA is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D990 CPA, 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 D990 CPA registered?

D990 CPA is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 25 June 1987.

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