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D324 FPO

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

64,906 mi
Last recorded64,906 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD324 FPO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 64,906 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 64,094 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 18 Apr 2025 60,427 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 63,952 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 63,109 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 62,480 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 61,321 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 57,073 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 57,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,570 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 54,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

both front and nearside rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 52,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

offside rear valance area corroded

rear exhaust mount split

Fail 21 Apr 2012 52,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

offside rear valance area corroded

rear exhaust mount split

Pass 9 Apr 2011 50,869 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 May 2010 50,490 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer door skins slightly insecure

front engine mount has slight play

nearside rear window area corodded

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Apr 2010 50,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

can not see front brake pads clearly

off side front engine bracket brocken

Fail 12 Mar 2010 50,482 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

front engine mount braket broken

general corrosion to vehicle(underneath)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 50,480 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2009 50,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 46,394 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 46,394 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front/centre exhaust bracket's loose

lot of travel on handbrake lever

Pass 1 Nov 2006 45,089 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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D324 FPO is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 D324 FPO, 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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D324 FPO is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 April 1987.

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