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E282 SOE

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,539 mi
Last recorded77,539 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE282 SOE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 77,539 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 77,539 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 77,539 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 77,539 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 77,539 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 77,539 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake Cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 48,545 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 61,299 miles

nearside and offside front subframe rubber mounts need renewing

nearside rear brake cylinder needs a new securing clip

nearside rear wheel nuts incorrect for wheel fitment but wheel secure

rear radius arm bearings worn nearside and offside

steering rack worn

Fail 30 Jul 2014 61,299 miles

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

handbrake needs adjustment

nearside and offside front subframe rubber mounts need renewing

nearside rear brake cylinder needs a new securing clip

nearside rear wheel nuts incorrect for wheel fitment but wheel secure

rear radius arm bearings worn nearside and offside

steering rack worn

Fail 14 Jul 2014 61,299 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front subframe mounts need renewing

steering rack worn

Fail 11 Mar 2014 61,299 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

chip in windscreen

front exhaust slight blow

Pass 3 Aug 2012 61,299 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 61,299 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 61,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emmissions test aborted as the vehicle was running to roughly to be effectively tested

movement in either the steering wheel or the column

slight fuel leak from the jet area of the carb

slight play in the n/s/r radius arm outer bearing

Pass 11 Dec 2006 21,532 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 21,531 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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
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E282 SOE is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 E282 SOE, 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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E282 SOE is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 2 September 1987.

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