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D553 CPC

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,974 mi
Last recorded48,974 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD553 CPC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 48,974 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 48,955 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 48,952 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 48,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 48,908 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 48,879 miles

offside front outer CV boot leaking, rubber gone soft

Pass 27 May 2017 48,506 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 20 May 2017 48,494 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 18 May 2016 47,514 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 47,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 29 May 2014 47,508 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 May 2013 45,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

surface rust to nearside outer sill

Fail 22 May 2013 45,384 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

surface rust to nearside outer sill

Pass 23 May 2012 42,671 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

surface rust to nearside outer sill

Pass 2 Jun 2011 41,213 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 41,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 39,885 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,885 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 39,608 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 38,804 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 38,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 37,835 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 37,048 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 37,048 miles

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

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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D553 CPC is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D553 CPC, 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 D553 CPC registered?

D553 CPC is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 10 July 1987.

Is D553 CPC safe to buy?

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