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D354 HFX

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,005 mi
Last recorded86,005 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD354 HFX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 86,005 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 86,005 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 85,641 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jun 2020 85,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2019 78,192 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 78,191 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 78,140 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 78,032 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 78,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 77,783 miles

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

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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D354 HFX is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D354 HFX, 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 D354 HFX registered?

D354 HFX is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 24 February 1987.

Is D354 HFX safe to buy?

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