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D361 OVR

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,161 mi
Last recorded47,161 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD361 OVR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 47,161 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 46,520 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 46,178 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 45,810 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 45,106 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 44,301 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 43,837 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 43,152 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 42,278 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 41,895 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 41,706 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 40,975 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 40,604 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 40,494 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 39,499 miles

Rear brake application imbalanced.

Fail 26 Feb 2011 39,499 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear brake application imbalanced.

Pass 31 Jan 2009 69,951 miles

both rear tyre wear low.

modified front subframe & front of vehicle.

movement at steering colunm.

superficial corrosion to both front floors.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 69,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre wear low.

modified front subframe & front of vehicle.

movement at steering colunm.

security of light switch.

superficial corrosion to both front floors.

Pass 20 Jan 2008 55,752 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 54,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hazzards flashing at incorrect speed

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 31 Jan 2007 45,567 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 45,341 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 42,561 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 42,540 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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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D361 OVR is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 D361 OVR, 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 D361 OVR registered?

D361 OVR is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 April 1987.

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