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D651 SDM

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

74,737 mi
Last recorded74,737 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD651 SDM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 74,737 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 29 Aug 2020 74,121 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 74,121 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 62,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak various ()

Tail pipe protruding but no sharp edges

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Various areas (6.1.B.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 9 Aug 2017 62,841 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Spare wheel well. with in 12 inches of sub frame mount. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven 60 % (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak Various ()

Tail pipe protruding but no sharp edges.

Various areas of corrosion.

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All. ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 64,841 miles

brake pipes under sealed.

Pass 11 Aug 2015 64,243 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 62,331 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 62,331 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 62,331 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 62,331 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 62,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 62,331 miles

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

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

Ofside front outer sill and drivers door corroded.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 62,231 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Ofside front outer sill and drivers door corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 62,332 miles

front panel around headlamps heavily corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2010 62,331 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front panel around headlamps heavily corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 62,331 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 62,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 62,331 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

offside sill corroded but not holed

Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,668 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 56,662 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 52,508 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 52,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 47,606 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 47,606 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear 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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D651 SDM is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 D651 SDM, 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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D651 SDM is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 13 March 1987.

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