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D761 DPY

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,645 mi
Last recorded54,645 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD761 DPY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 54,645 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 53,803 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 53,031 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 52,221 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 52,221 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 52,190 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 52,081 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 52,046 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 51,870 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 51,723 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,173 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 50,665 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 50,665 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,793 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 56,791 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 55,421 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

advise offside front brake caliper

advise oil leak from engine area

advise rear brake imbalance

advise tracking

Fail 20 Mar 2008 55,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise oil leak from engine area

advise rear brake imbalance

advise rear exhaust section bracket broken

Pass 14 Apr 2007 54,203 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 51,900 miles

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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D761 DPY is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D761 DPY, 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 D761 DPY registered?

D761 DPY is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 12 January 1987.

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