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D422 CPD

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,841 mi
Last recorded24,841 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto39,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD422 CPD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 24,841 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 24,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 24,500 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 24,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 23,898 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 23,886 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 22,945 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 22,937 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 21,900 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 21,895 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 21,468 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 21,468 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 20,445 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 20,064 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 20,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 19,556 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 19,551 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,049 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 17,251 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 17,249 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear number plate poor condition

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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D422 CPD is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 39,035 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D422 CPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D422 CPD is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 14 July 1987.

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