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D266 PKK

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,095 mi
Last recorded77,095 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD266 PKK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 77,095 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 77,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 76,622 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

underside of car and rear subframe covered in underseal but appears ok

Fail 4 Jun 2024 76,616 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front lower section of inner wheel arch / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All passenger seats ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear mount areas of rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 28 Apr 2023 74,703 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 71,123 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 71,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,113 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 70,900 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 70,800 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 70,798 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 70,428 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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D266 PKK is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D266 PKK, 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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D266 PKK is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 4 June 1987.

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