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D80 APM

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,205 mi
Last recorded55,205 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto39,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD80 APM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 55,205 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 55,006 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 80,455 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 48,194 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre right on legal limit (very marginal pass)

Nearside wiper poor

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2009 47,975 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre right on legal limit (very marginal pass)

Nearside wiper poor

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit

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)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,626 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 41,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 39,521 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 39,521 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 36,275 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 36,275 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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D80 APM is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D80 APM, 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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D80 APM is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 15 April 1987.

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