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D225 GTC

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,220 mi
Last recorded65,220 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD225 GTC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 65,220 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

extensive welding repairs to vehicle, appeared good at test.

rear subframe 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test

Fail 7 Jun 2013 65,220 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

extensive welding repairs to vehicle, appeared good at test.

rear subframe 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test

Pass 5 Apr 2011 65,226 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 65,220 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 60,884 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 60,793 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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D225 GTC is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D225 GTC, 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 D225 GTC registered?

D225 GTC is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 8 April 1987.

Is D225 GTC safe to buy?

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