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HVK 654C

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,635 mi
Last recorded38,635 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2023
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVK 654C
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2023 38,635 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 37,859 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 37,399 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 24,477 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 24,477 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 12,409 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 12,406 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 8,739 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion in the inner o/s sill panel

Fail 24 Sep 2014 64,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 64,314 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 61,939 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 61,939 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 61,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 60,677 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 60,677 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 59,866 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 59,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 58,834 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 57,014 miles

slight play in near side steering rack

Fail 13 Feb 2007 57,014 miles

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

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

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

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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HVK 654C is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVK 654C, 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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What year was HVK 654C registered?

HVK 654C is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 April 1987.

Is HVK 654C safe to buy?

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