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D303 YPK

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

418 mi
Last recorded418 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD303 YPK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 418 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 410 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both number plates wrong colour (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 252 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 36 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 31 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 40,413 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 40,413 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 40,413 miles

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 38,304 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 32,535 miles

(2) Nearside front floor pan/jacking point slightly corroded

(3) Offside front upper and lower ball joints have slight play

Fail 11 Aug 2015 32,530 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

(2) Nearside front floor pan/jacking point slightly corroded

(3) Offside front upper and lower ball joints have slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2014 32,368 miles

Oil leak

sub frames heavily corroded in places

underside/components /under wheelarch areas and outersills heavily corroded repaired and heavily undersealed in places

Fail 18 Jul 2014 32,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

sub frames heavily corroded in places

underside/components /under wheelarch areas and outersills heavily corroded repaired and heavily undersealed in places

Pass 11 Jun 2013 32,076 miles

floor areas corroded

heavy engine oil leaks

outersill area's corroded

subframes corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2013 32,018 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

floor areas corroded

heavy engine oil leaks

outersill area's corroded

subframes corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 31,699 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 31,272 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 31,246 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet corrosion and patches of corrosion on bodywork

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2009 30,866 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 30,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside front arch trim insecure

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 30,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

INDICATOR/WIPER SWITCHES LOOSE ON STEERING COLUMN

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH AT REAR LOWER CORNERS CORRODED AND HOLED

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH TAPED ON !

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER DOOR SHUT CORRODED ON INNER SILL

Pass 6 Jul 2007 30,787 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 30,787 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 30,693 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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D303 YPK is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 D303 YPK, 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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D303 YPK is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 20 January 1987.

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