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D772 BPL

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

51,555 mi
Last recorded51,555 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD772 BPL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 51,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 51,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 51,436 miles

nearside front disc scored

Fail 26 May 2011 51,436 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front disc scored

Pass 20 Mar 2010 50,400 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 50,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,904 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 49,780 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 49,771 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear radias arm siezd

Pass 12 Aug 2006 49,759 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 49,759 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 49,713 miles

o/s rear radius arm siezed

Fail 23 Jul 2005 49,697 miles

Nearside Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

o/s rear suspension siezed

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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D772 BPL is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D772 BPL, 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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D772 BPL is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 26 May 1987.

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