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D25 BNH

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

8,228 mi
Last recorded8,228 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto39,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD25 BNH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 8,228 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 8,212 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 8,212 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 8,140 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front subframe mounting split

Pass 27 May 2010 6,964 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 5,175 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 5,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 5,104 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 5,101 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D25 BNH is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D25 BNH, 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 D25 BNH registered?

D25 BNH is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 20 March 1987.

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