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D733 YPD

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

13,787 mi
Last recorded13,787 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD733 YPD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 13,787 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 13,327 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 12,804 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

fuel rubber hoses to carb and pump perished but not leaking

Fail 13 Jun 2024 12,804 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe clamp (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

fuel rubber hoses to carb and pump perished but not leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2023 12,500 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 12,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 12,262 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 11,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manafold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 11,796 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 11,433 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 11,412 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 11,307 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 11,182 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 11,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 10,973 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 10,687 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 10,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 10,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight exhaust blow from down pipe joint

slight take up when moveing off ie stableiser slight movement

Pass 21 Jun 2013 10,154 miles

slight exhaust blow from down pipe joint

slight take up when moveing off ie stableiser slight movement

Pass 4 Jul 2012 9,706 miles

slight squeek on nearside rear brake when applied

Pass 6 May 2011 8,990 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 8,990 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 8,978 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2009 8,883 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 8,224 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 8,223 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 7,507 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 7,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight perishing to front & rear tyres

Pass 23 May 2006 6,853 miles

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

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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D733 YPD is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 D733 YPD, 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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What year was D733 YPD registered?

D733 YPD is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 12 January 1987.

Is D733 YPD safe to buy?

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