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D440 KNG

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,428 mi
Last recorded54,428 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD440 KNG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 54,428 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 53,848 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 53,211 miles

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body under sealed

Pass 4 Jun 2020 52,975 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 52,935 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 52,843 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 52,762 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 51,878 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 50,651 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 50,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 49,247 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 49,247 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 47,081 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 47,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,094 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 45,094 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,777 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 39,811 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 37,269 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 35,043 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 29,248 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 29,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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D440 KNG is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 D440 KNG, 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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D440 KNG is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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