CarVerify

Free Car Check

E309 UYD

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,914 mi
Last recorded57,914 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE309 UYD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 57,914 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 57,764 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,762 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 57,762 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Radius arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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
Full Austin Mini Mayfair reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E309 UYD is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E309 UYD?

You can check the full history of E309 UYD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E309 UYD registered?

E309 UYD is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 16 November 1987.

Is E309 UYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E309 UYD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E309 UYD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E309 UYD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.