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E340 UKM

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,216 mi
Last recorded20,216 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE340 UKM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 20,216 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 20,216 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 20,209 miles

Nearside Front steering arm rubber boot perishing

Pass 15 Jan 2020 20,208 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 20,180 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 20,177 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 20,174 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 20,107 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 19,973 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 19,965 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 19,633 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 19,527 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 19,456 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 18,785 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 18,785 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 18,114 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 16,395 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 16,395 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 16,336 miles

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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E340 UKM is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E340 UKM, 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 E340 UKM registered?

E340 UKM is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 29 October 1987.

Is E340 UKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E340 UKM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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