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D600 WAO

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,410 mi
Last recorded24,410 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD600 WAO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 24,410 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 23,598 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 23,319 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 23,012 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 20,963 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 20,960 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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 Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both upper and outer cills have corroded but not within prescribed areas

Fail 29 Apr 2011 19,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 19,741 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 17,067 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 17,067 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 12,951 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 12,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 12,914 miles

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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D600 WAO is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D600 WAO, 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 D600 WAO registered?

D600 WAO is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 9 July 1987.

Is D600 WAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D600 WAO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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