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D735 RET

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,701 mi
Last recorded68,701 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD735 RET
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 68,701 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 67,577 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 67,295 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 12 Jun 2008 67,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 63,304 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 60,884 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 60,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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D735 RET is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D735 RET, 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 D735 RET registered?

D735 RET is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 29 April 1987.

Is D735 RET safe to buy?

The MOT history for D735 RET shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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