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D678 GAD

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,331 mi
Last recorded56,331 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD678 GAD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 56,331 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 45,266 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 45,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 41,857 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,988 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 40,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 40,817 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 40,817 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 40,708 miles

slight corrosion o/s outer sill n/s rear foot and handbrake performance a bit low

Pass 24 May 2006 39,516 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 39,513 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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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D678 GAD is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D678 GAD, 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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D678 GAD is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 24 June 1987.

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