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D293 AMV

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

35,616 mi
Last recorded35,616 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD293 AMV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 35,616 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 34,750 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 34,096 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 33,351 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 30,248 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 30,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 30,000 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 28,913 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 27,906 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 27,529 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 26,237 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 25,223 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 24,122 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 23,494 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 23,396 miles

Centere exhaust mounting perishing

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

O/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 23,396 miles

Centere exhaust mounting perishing

O/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,122 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 23,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 22,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,546 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 22,546 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 19,177 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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D293 AMV is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 D293 AMV, 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 D293 AMV registered?

D293 AMV is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 29 April 1987.

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