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D205 GRU

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

42,062 mi
Last recorded42,062 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto39,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD205 GRU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 42,062 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 37,621 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 37,462 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 37,350 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 37,350 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 37,172 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 37,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 36,819 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 36,810 miles

battery tray corroded

n/s washer jet not working

o/s/f outer cv boot has slight leak of grease

o/s/r brake binding

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 4 Apr 2018 36,768 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 36,451 miles

Wiper blades poor

Fail 1 Mar 2017 36,451 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe joint (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both nearside mountings (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wiper blades poor

Pass 11 Dec 2015 36,013 miles

INDICATOR/WIPER SWITCH GEAR IS VERY LOOSE

O/s outer c/v boot inner clip not fully retaining grease

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

Some rear brake imbalance

Fail 10 Dec 2015 36,013 miles

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

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

INDICATOR/WIPER SWITCH GEAR IS VERY LOOSE

O/s outer c/v boot inner clip not fully retaining grease

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 35,568 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

both outer sills corroded

nearside rear inner arch corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2014 35,568 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

both outer sills corroded

nearside rear inner arch corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 33,301 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 32,527 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2012 32,527 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2010 31,559 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2009 25,730 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 21,698 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 21,452 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 21,381 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 21,051 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 21,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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D205 GRU is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 D205 GRU, 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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What year was D205 GRU registered?

D205 GRU is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 16 January 1987.

Is D205 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D205 GRU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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