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D407 TBM

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,424 mi
Last recorded50,424 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD407 TBM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 50,424 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 49,792 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 49,785 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 49,636 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive At 7.54% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Jul 2015 47,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 49,466 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 49,424 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,252 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 48,934 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,375 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 48,357 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 48,157 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 48,157 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 47,829 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 47,326 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 46,533 miles

nearside track rod end slight movement.

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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D407 TBM is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D407 TBM, 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 D407 TBM registered?

D407 TBM is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 June 1987.

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