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DIG 7972

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,321 mi
Last recorded50,321 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 7972
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 50,321 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 48,273 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 47,915 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 59,009 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 59,009 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 549,617 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 53,451 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine misfire

Pass 8 Oct 2010 64,846 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 64,844 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 62,681 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 62,665 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DIG 7972 is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DIG 7972, 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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DIG 7972 is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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