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E133 JLC

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

41,773 mi
Last recorded41,773 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE133 JLC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 41,773 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 41,773 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working All front & rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 41,773 miles

General underside corrosion

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 41,773 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced see chalked area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General underside corrosion

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 41,773 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side corroded

under side sealed

Pass 14 Aug 2019 41,773 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle underside has some minor surface corrosion

Vehicle underside undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

wiper blades slightly smeared

Fail 7 Aug 2019 41,773 miles

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle underside has some minor surface corrosion

Vehicle underside undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

wiper blades slightly smeared

Pass 13 Jun 2018 41,773 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

rear subframe surface.rust

Pass 12 May 2017 41,720 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 41,161 miles

rear valence corroded

spare wheel area corroded

Fail 30 May 2013 41,161 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

rear valence corroded

spare wheel area corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 41,078 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 41,077 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 41,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 38,924 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,162 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,747 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,861 miles

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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E133 JLC is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 40,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 E133 JLC, 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 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E133 JLC is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 25 March 1988.

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