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D687 NDT

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

2,506 mi
Last recorded2,506 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD687 NDT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 2,506 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 2,290 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 1,874 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 1,673 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 1,407 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 1,049 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 21,790 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 21,551 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKS WEAK

Fail 29 Sep 2016 21,551 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement NEAR SIDE REAR MOUNT (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp switch faulty MAIN BEAM (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (3.7.B.3)

BOTH REAR SHOCKS WEAK

Pass 29 Sep 2015 20,909 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 20,909 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 20,631 miles

general corrosion

slight leak from exhaust

Pass 5 Apr 2013 20,283 miles

general corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,212 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 19,209 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front exhaust bracket loose

Pass 28 Jun 2010 16,323 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 14,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 14,458 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 14,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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D687 NDT is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 53,390 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 D687 NDT, 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 40 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 D687 NDT registered?

D687 NDT is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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