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E121 EFR

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,300 mi
Last recorded79,300 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE121 EFR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 79,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2020 79,289 miles

Brake performance not tested brake hose - leaking - offside front (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2019 78,626 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 78,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 78,156 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 8 Sep 2018 78,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 7 Jan 2013 87,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 82,338 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 82,223 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2011 80,531 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 80,503 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 80,500 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside inner sill corroed but no hole

Pass 1 Mar 2008 80,485 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 80,475 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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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E121 EFR is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E121 EFR, 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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E121 EFR is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 5 September 1987.

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