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D633 FBK

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

67,544 mi
Last recorded67,544 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD633 FBK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 67,544 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 67,544 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 66,667 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 66,649 miles

All rigid brakes pipes covered in underseal

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

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

underneath of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 22 Oct 2019 66,582 miles

All rigid brake pipes covered in underseal

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 66,582 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently Secondary catch missing (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rigid brake pipes covered in underseal

Engine oil leaks

Pass 22 Mar 2018 66,472 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 64,599 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 64,599 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 62,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 62,876 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Oval subframe mount (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 61,350 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear subframe corroded

welding carried out and covered over

Pass 6 Jun 2008 60,814 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2008 60,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

froint and rear sub frames rusted

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

chassis under bonnet by master cylinder rusted

front middle and rear floors rusted

nearside front wingmirror missing

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches rusted

Pass 27 Oct 2006 56,692 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2006 56,690 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2006 56,678 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D633 FBK is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D633 FBK, 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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D633 FBK is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 2 January 1987.

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