MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,152 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front headlamps slightly poor beam pattern.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
front exhaust mounting deteriorating
slight bind with nearside front brake
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?
Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E989 DFJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 40,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E989 DFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E989 DFJ registered?
E989 DFJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 5 July 1988.
Is E989 DFJ safe to buy?
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