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D868 UAO

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,181 mi
Last recorded27,181 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD868 UAO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 27,181 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 27,056 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 26,842 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 25,937 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 25,923 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,374 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 19,409 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 19,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D868 UAO is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 D868 UAO, 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 D868 UAO registered?

D868 UAO is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 2 January 1987.

Is D868 UAO safe to buy?

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