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Austin Mini Mayfair

Beige · Petrol · 1987 · 998 cc

E307 DPGMOT history

E307 DPG is a beige petrol Austin Mini Mayfair first used on 1 Aug 1987. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2017 and it has passed 6 of 11 MOT tests, with 46,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2024.

E307 DPG beige Austin MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2017
Mileage
46,338 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2024
MOT tests
11
6 passed · 5 failed
Per year
874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E307 DPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Austin
Model
Mini Mayfair
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
1 Aug 1987
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2017
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

E307 DPG was last recorded at 46,338 miles on 12 Aug 2024, 375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2016.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Mar 2011: 38,755 miles, lower than 63,966 miles on 20 Nov 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
45,963 miles · 30 Apr 2016
Between the last two tests
375 miles
Average per year
874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 46,338 miles
  • 2016 – 45,963 miles
  • 2015 – 43,563 miles
  • 2011 – 38,755 miles
  • 2009 – 63,966 miles
  • 2007 – 30,947 miles
  • 2006 – 30,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail46,338 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Tyre walls starting to perish but cords not exsposed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

11 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail46,338 miles (+375)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,338 miles
    Test number
    344120156028
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass45,963 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,963 miles
    Test number
    344471741663
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre walls starting to perish but cords not exsposed

  3. Fail45,950 miles (+2,387)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,950 miles
    Test number
    443692713294
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre walls starting to perish but cords not exsposed

  4. Pass43,563 miles (+18)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,563 miles
    Test number
    819303135139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  5. Fail43,545 miles (+4,790)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,545 miles
    Test number
    316301625173
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Pass38,755 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,755 miles
    Test number
    167734261007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail38,755 miles (-25,211)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,755 miles
    Test number
    188994361090
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass63,966 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    63,966 miles
    Test number
    402684629463
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail63,955 miles (+33,008)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,955 miles
    Test number
    630796019348
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass30,947 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,947 miles
    Test number
    120287177294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    30,585 miles
    Test number
    501903316280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about E307 DPG

Does E307 DPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on E307 DPG expired on 12 May 2017, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on E307 DPG?
The MOT on E307 DPG expired on 12 May 2017. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has E307 DPG done?
E307 DPG was recorded at 46,338 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2024, an average of 874 miles a year.
Has E307 DPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E307 DPG has failed 5 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on E307 DPG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on E307 DPG find?
E307 DPG failed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2024 with 3 major defects: nearside front position lamp not working; offside headlamp aim too low; service brake efficiency below requirements.

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