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D654 GHU

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,012 mi
Last recorded55,012 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD654 GHU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 55,012 miles

Body has some corrosion

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 54,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front door skin .front edge insecure ,next to hinge mounting .

Fail 1 Apr 2019 54,859 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative on dash. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working . (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/door step holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valence holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brakes binding slightly . (car been stood)

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

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

Offside Front door skin .front edge insecure ,next to hinge mounting .

Pass 30 Nov 2017 54,696 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 54,695 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty Not working . (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer no working . (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear valance . holed . (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/quarter panel ,holed. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively perished . (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 53,799 miles

rear tyres perished

service brake requirements just met

slight corrosion to body

underside covered in heavy shultz

Pass 4 Sep 2015 52,475 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 51,620 miles

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

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

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

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

engine slightly smokey on tick over

front valance of car slight damage and slightly corroded , grill missing .

vehicle slightly corroded under neath seems to have been stood .

Fail 12 Jul 2013 51,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine slightly smokey on tick over

front valance of car slight damage and slightly corroded , grill missing .

vehicle slightly corroded under neath seems to have been stood .

Pass 7 Jun 2007 47,607 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 44,353 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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D654 GHU is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D654 GHU, 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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D654 GHU is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 24 January 1987.

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