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D878 BLU

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,272 mi
Last recorded97,272 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD878 BLU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 97,272 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 96,962 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 96,602 miles

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

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2017 43,858 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,978 miles

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

Offside Front rackend slight play

brake test on road due to low ness of vehilce

Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 49,584 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 44,589 miles

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

n/s handbrake lower reading than o/s requires attention

Pass 12 Nov 2009 44,589 miles

n/s handbrake lower reading than o/s requires attention

Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,872 miles

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

handbrake comes up high

Fail 7 Nov 2008 40,872 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

handbrake comes up high

Pass 14 Nov 2007 38,190 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 38,122 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 38,122 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 38,122 miles

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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D878 BLU is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D878 BLU, 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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D878 BLU is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 24 January 1987.

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