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F218 DRJ

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

73,709 mi
Last recorded73,709 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF218 DRJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 73,709 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 73,705 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 May 2017 72,858 miles

Correct colour registration plates were fitted at the time of test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 May 2017 72,781 miles

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

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

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

Correct colour registration plates were fitted at the time of test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 70,531 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 70,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 70,438 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,041 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 66,983 miles

oil leak

top and bottom ball joints held in by spring washers and a normal nut's

torsion bar bushes perishing

offside rear tyre side cracking inside near cords but no cords showing

Fail 26 Sep 2012 66,961 miles

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

oil leak

top and bottom ball joints held in by spring washers and a normal nut's

torsion bar bushes perishing

offside rear tyre side cracking inside near cords but no cords showing

Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,864 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 65,831 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 65,791 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 65,677 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 65,661 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 65,230 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 65,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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F218 DRJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 56,647 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 F218 DRJ, 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 38 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 F218 DRJ registered?

F218 DRJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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