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D305 ETR

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,218 mi
Last recorded56,218 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto39,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD305 ETR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 56,218 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 54,544 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 53,538 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 53,230 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 52,961 miles

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

Nearside Upper sill has signes of corossion

Offside sill panel has signs of corossion

Rear subframe has signs of corossion

Pass 25 May 2018 52,574 miles

Central Front oil leak

Fail 14 May 2018 52,557 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot shock absorber not functioning (2.7.4)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front oil leak

Pass 16 May 2017 52,166 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 51,733 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 51,727 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking drum assembley leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,230 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 50,804 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 50,793 miles

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 50,430 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,183 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 47,027 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,601 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 40,256 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,998 miles

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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D305 ETR is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D305 ETR, 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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D305 ETR is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 23 January 1987.

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