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E294 CDV

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

28,150 mi
Last recorded28,150 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE294 CDV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 28,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 28,149 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 27,669 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 27,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rust hole in sill within 30cm of seat belt (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 26,878 miles

NS outer sill corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 25,824 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 25,824 miles

Offside Rear Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 23,307 miles

Both headlamp aims of poor quality

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 May 2014 23,173 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both headlamp aims of poor quality

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 20,170 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 20,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 19,996 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 19,995 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 19,657 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 19,649 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 19,265 miles

Rear brakes imbalanced.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,048 miles

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

O/s/rear tyre perishing.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,565 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 18,543 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,050 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 18,040 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front numberplate has a slight crack

Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,498 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 17,498 miles

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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E294 CDV is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 56,647 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 E294 CDV, 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 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E294 CDV is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 26 April 1988.

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