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D310 XGM

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

57,284 mi
Last recorded57,284 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD310 XGM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 57,284 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 56,578 miles

nearside and offside front wheel bearing/ball joints play

Fail 30 Jun 2021 56,575 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front wheel bearing/ball joints play

Pass 10 Apr 2018 56,240 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT OF SUBFRAME (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion OUTER SILL / FLOOR (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 56,193 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation SWITCH IS FAULTY (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance REQUIRES NEW LAMP UNIT (1.3.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT OF SUBFRAME (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion OUTER SILL / FLOOR (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 54,567 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

petrol leak from overflow carb

water leak poss water pump

Fail 30 Mar 2017 54,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

petrol leak from overflow carb

water leak poss water pump

Pass 21 Jan 2016 53,563 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 52,648 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 52,645 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 51,646 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 51,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 50,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 50,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight blow on exhaust at manifold

Fail 26 Jul 2007 50,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 46,332 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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D310 XGM is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 D310 XGM, 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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D310 XGM is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 9 January 1987.

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