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D291 RKJ

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,327 mi
Last recorded69,327 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto39,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD291 RKJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 69,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated knuckle joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 68,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 65,605 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 65,453 miles

Front some corrosion to front lower panel.

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear offside rear (no seatbelt stork fitted,unable to test)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust join. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear some corrosion to rear lower panel.

Fail 13 Dec 2019 65,449 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe rearmost rubber mounts. (front nearside & offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front some corrosion to front panel (lower)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear no seatbelt stork fitted. unable to test.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join ,near excessive. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear some corrosion to rear panel (lower)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 65,196 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 65,115 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 64,935 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 64,935 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 64,749 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 64,749 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 64,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s and o/s front tyres cracking on outer side walls

Fail 1 Dec 2010 64,411 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s and o/s front tyres cracking on outer side walls

Pass 16 Jun 2009 63,644 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f vallance corroded and holed

o/s outer sill corroded and holed

o/s/f floor corroded and holed

Fail 10 Jun 2009 63,637 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f vallance corroded and holed

o/s outer sill corroded and holed

o/s/f floor corroded and holed

Pass 12 Jun 2008 62,585 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 57,642 miles

nearside rear under body has slight corrosion

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2007 57,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear under body has slight corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2006 57,596 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D291 RKJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 D291 RKJ, 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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D291 RKJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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