MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,424 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing front mounting (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
both front tyres perished
both sides of cars sills corroded
front subframe pear shape mounts deteriated
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
n/s seat removed at time of test
rear bumper corroded
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
nearside front seat removed at time of test
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/f seat not fitted
Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
front number plate is cracked but readable
front passenger seat missing
nearside front floorpan damaged but not affecting the structure
Oil leak
nearside front seat removed
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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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F972 SJM is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 47,754 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 F972 SJM, 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 37 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 F972 SJM registered?
F972 SJM is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 23 May 1989.
Is F972 SJM safe to buy?
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