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D450 DOY

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,409 mi
Last recorded93,409 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD450 DOY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 93,409 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 93,338 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 93,226 miles

Parking brake requires adjustment

Wipers require attention

Pass 25 Apr 2017 93,076 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 93,073 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trumpet ball pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported across sub frame (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 93,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trumpet ball pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trumpet ball pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trumpet ball pin (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 92,175 miles

nearside front & rear seat & seat belts not fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Feb 2016 92,175 miles

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

nearside front & rear seat & seat belts not fitted at time of test

nearside rear panel has a repair

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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D450 DOY is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D450 DOY, 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 D450 DOY registered?

D450 DOY is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 3 July 1987.

Is D450 DOY safe to buy?

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