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YJT 590M

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

39,346 mi
Last recorded39,346 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJT 590M
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 39,346 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 39,346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 39,235 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 38,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 37,561 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 37,305 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 37,305 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 37,041 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 37,036 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

CHOKE CARB LEVER WAS STUCK ON AND HAVE PUSHED OFF THE GET IDLE SPEED CORRECT

THE OSR SERVICE AND PARKING BRAKE PEFORMACE IS LOWER THAN THE NSR

nsf bump stop clearance is poor

Fail 13 May 2015 37,036 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

CHOKE LEVER ON THE CARB WAS STUCK ON MAKING IDLE VERY FAST

THE NSF TRAVEL TO THE BUMP STOP IS POOR

The osr brake perfoamnce of service and parking brakes are lower than the nsr

Fail 3 Sep 2013 37,018 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,876 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 36,868 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 36,162 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,669 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,588 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 33,104 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 31,878 miles

slight wear in n/s upper swivel joint.

Fail 11 Jan 2007 31,878 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight wear in n/s upper swivel joint.

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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YJT 590M is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YJT 590M, 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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YJT 590M is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 19 August 1987.

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