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D597 GPX

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,148 mi
Last recorded19,148 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD597 GPX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 19,148 miles

front no plate faded

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jul 2024 1,439 miles

front no plate faded

slight oil leak engine

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jul 2023 226 miles

offside front cv boot pin holed

slight play in front bearings

Pass 8 Aug 2022 97,649 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 97,057 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 96,567 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2018 95,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

drivers seat is of fixed type

Pass 12 May 2017 93,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat of fixed type

Pass 12 May 2016 92,349 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills light corrosion but not excessive

coolant leak

drivers seat is off fixed type

wipers borderline pass

Fail 11 Mar 2015 89,974 miles

drivers seat of a fixed type

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

both outer sills corroding but not excessive at present

corrosion to floorpans not excessive at present

impact damage to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2015 89,974 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both outer sills corroding but not excessive at present

corrosion to floorpans not excessive at present

drivers seat of a fixed type

impact damage to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2014 87,394 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

fixed position seat fitted to drivers seat

Pass 6 Feb 2013 84,879 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

fixed seat fitted to drivers position

front brake disc's lightly coated in surface corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2012 81,281 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 79,112 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 76,792 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2009 76,792 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2008 73,923 miles

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

minor exhaust blow

rear brake hoses rubbing slightly on radius arms

Pass 26 Oct 2007 71,710 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 69,093 miles

Exhaust system blowing a little from joints.

Underside of vehicle has some rust.

Vehicle fitted with a quick release handbrake lever.

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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D597 GPX is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D597 GPX, 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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D597 GPX is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 July 1987.

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