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D298 POJ

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

16,356 mi
Last recorded16,356 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD298 POJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 16,356 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 16,305 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 16,124 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 15,976 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 15,947 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 15,823 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 15,473 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 15,377 miles

Slight corrosion to nearside front outer sill

Pass 14 Jun 2017 15,255 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 15,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 14,847 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 14,709 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 14,522 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,462 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 14,319 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 14,255 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 14,155 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 14,155 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 13,945 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 13,708 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 13,496 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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D298 POJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 D298 POJ, 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 D298 POJ registered?

D298 POJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 5 June 1987.

Is D298 POJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D298 POJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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