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A20 GBJ

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,183 mi
Last recorded74,183 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 GBJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 74,183 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 74,153 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 74,113 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 73,993 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 73,882 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,803 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 73,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front upper sills/lower "A" pillars heavily corroded and holed

Pass 18 Jun 2010 71,933 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

coolant leak

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 17 Jun 2010 71,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

coolant leak

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Jun 2009 70,183 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 68,956 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 68,131 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 66,157 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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A20 GBJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A20 GBJ, 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 A20 GBJ registered?

A20 GBJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 12 May 1987.

Is A20 GBJ safe to buy?

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