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D17 ERA

1989 Austin Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

19,109 mi
Last recorded19,109 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini52,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 ERA
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 19,109 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 18,834 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 18,770 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 18,663 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 18,586 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 18,549 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 18,384 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 17,400 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 16,996 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 16,003 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 15,198 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 14,916 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 14,732 miles

Nearside rear service brack efficiency slightly low

Pass 19 Aug 2010 14,260 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 14,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 14,125 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 13,027 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 12,947 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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D17 ERA is a 1989 Austin Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 52,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D17 ERA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D17 ERA registered?

D17 ERA is a 1989 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is D17 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D17 ERA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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