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D734 UEV

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,549 mi
Last recorded99,549 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD734 UEV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 99,549 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 99,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 99,316 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 99,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Evidence of offside front tyre fowling vehicle

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 99,160 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 99,019 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 98,666 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 98,457 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 98,103 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 97,814 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre large piece of metal.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower swivel joint to hub housing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 97,378 miles

road wheels protrude outside body

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2018 97,347 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported battery lead (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower clutch housing bolt adrift

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre exhaust rubber split

rear exhaust rubber split

road wheels protrude outside body

Pass 9 May 2017 96,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2017 96,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2016 96,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play swivel Borderline pass (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2015 96,124 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 96,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,990 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 59,620 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 59,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 58,701 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rust holes at rear of boot floor

Fail 4 Apr 2006 58,701 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rust holes at rear of boot floor

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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D734 UEV is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 D734 UEV, 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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D734 UEV is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 February 1987.

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