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E182 TYD

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,232 mi
Last recorded58,232 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE182 TYD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 58,232 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 58,229 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 58,187 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 58,102 miles

rear subframe abit rusty/soft

Fail 16 Aug 2022 58,100 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower ball joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe abit rusty/soft

Pass 20 Aug 2021 57,848 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe bit rusty in places

Pass 29 May 2019 57,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 57,706 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged handbrake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f inner wing/floorpan/sill joint corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2017 57,642 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 57,641 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 57,369 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 57,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 57,134 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near/side and off/side h/brake cables fraying slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2011 56,568 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 56,568 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 56,199 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 54,831 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 54,831 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 54,389 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 53,832 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 50,881 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 50,881 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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E182 TYD is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E182 TYD, 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 E182 TYD registered?

E182 TYD is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 26 August 1987.

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