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E484 DGY

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,798 mi
Last recorded60,798 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE484 DGY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 60,798 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower swivels both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 60,797 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working jet missing (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower swivels both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 60,700 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 60,661 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 60,656 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 15 May 2008 60,651 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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E484 DGY is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E484 DGY, 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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E484 DGY is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 13 October 1987.

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