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D614 SFJ

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,168 mi
Last recorded41,168 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD614 SFJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 41,168 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 40,905 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 40,751 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 40,276 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 40,276 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (Please read the printout CO content above level) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 39,727 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 39,305 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 39,305 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s front a panel insecure (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front floor pans starting to corrod around front subframe mounts

Pass 20 May 2015 39,305 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,166 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 39,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,896 miles

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

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

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

slight distortion in N/S/R tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,796 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 38,796 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,659 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 38,659 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 38,496 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 38,496 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 38,164 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 37,864 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 37,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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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D614 SFJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 D614 SFJ, 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 D614 SFJ registered?

D614 SFJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 10 April 1987.

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