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E309 BAU

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,511 mi
Last recorded64,511 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE309 BAU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 64,511 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 64,289 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 64,078 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 63,458 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 63,273 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 27,568 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 27,568 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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E309 BAU is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 51,029 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E309 BAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E309 BAU registered?

E309 BAU is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 20 November 1987.

Is E309 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E309 BAU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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