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D834 STT

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,140 mi
Last recorded55,140 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD834 STT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 55,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 55,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sill/floor

Pass 12 Dec 2023 54,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner sill/floor

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 54,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Corrosion to floor/inner sill

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S/R & O/S/F (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 54,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Corrosion to floor/inner sill

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S/R & O/S/F (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 54,235 miles

Offside Rear Lower Offside rear inner arch corroded

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside rear & Offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 54,047 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 54,047 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 53,802 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 53,802 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 53,537 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 53,535 miles

Front front brake binding offside and nearside (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 53,277 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 53,277 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,825 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 52,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 52,622 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 52,622 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 52,051 miles

slight brake judder osf and nsf brakes

Fail 1 May 2013 52,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight brake judder osf and nsf brakes

Pass 3 May 2012 51,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,483 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 50,481 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,715 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,542 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 41,095 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 41,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 May 2007 38,465 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 38,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 16 May 2005 37,731 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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D834 STT is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D834 STT, 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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D834 STT is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 July 1987.

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