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29,722 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front floors corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed idle speed too high. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
n/s. number plate light dull.
noise coming from steering column.
reverse lights staying on.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
n/s. number plate light dull.
noise coming from steering column.
reverse lights staying on.
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate.
windscreen wipers do not self park.
throttle sticking
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate.
throttle sticking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
brake pedal travels when left standing.
drivers seat, fore and aft movement very tight in operation.
handbrake has low efficiency on n/s/r.
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fuel pipe leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel system component leaking carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted lower bolt not locked (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached not locked into position (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated knuckle joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
brake pedal travels when left standing.
drivers seat, fore and aft movement very tight in operation.
handbrake has low efficiency on n/s/r.
o/s/f. lower shock absorber bolt has no visible signs of locking.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion both lower doors
osf lower sill corrosion and holed
slight movment top subframe bolt
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
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F51 DTH is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 58,392 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 F51 DTH, 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 37 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F51 DTH is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 5 May 1989.
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