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D561 VVW

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

34,004 mi
Last recorded34,004 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD561 VVW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 34,004 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 33,449 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 31,632 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 31,591 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 29,372 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 27,509 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 24,082 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 19,452 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 18,104 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 10,310 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 10,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 6,203 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 6,027 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 649 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 54,575 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 54,575 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (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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D561 VVW is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 D561 VVW, 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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D561 VVW is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 26 March 1987.

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