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DDZ 4471

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

14,284 mi
Last recorded14,284 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDZ 4471
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 14,284 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 14,274 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 14,223 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 14,220 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2023 14,163 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of vehicle various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 14,160 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of vehicle various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 14,134 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Some ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 14,128 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 14,124 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 14,123 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 14,101 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 14,082 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 14,060 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 14,051 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure fuel tank breather pipe (in boot) (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 14,009 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 14,009 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 14,009 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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DDZ 4471 is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DDZ 4471, 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 DDZ 4471 registered?

DDZ 4471 is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 17 October 1987.

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