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D243 BOY

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,011 mi
Last recorded36,011 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD243 BOY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 36,011 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 35,607 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 35,278 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 35,110 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 34,920 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 34,776 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 34,597 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 34,105 miles

corrosion on o/s sill

Fail 13 Sep 2018 34,092 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on o/s sill

Pass 21 Aug 2017 33,577 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 33,252 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 32,880 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 32,315 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 32,315 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 31,948 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 31,948 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 31,494 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 31,494 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,528 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 30,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 28,418 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 28,418 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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D243 BOY is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D243 BOY, 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 D243 BOY registered?

D243 BOY is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 18 February 1987.

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