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E342 BMX

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

47,998 mi
Last recorded47,998 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE342 BMX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 47,998 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

Pass 11 Jun 2025 47,618 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

Rear exhaust hanger on back box loose but secure

Rear exhaust rubber at rear of backbox

Fail 10 Jun 2025 47,618 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

Rear exhaust hanger on back box loose but secure

Rear exhaust rubber at rear of backbox

Pass 21 Jun 2024 47,038 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 45,971 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 45,969 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 44,927 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 44,221 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 43,830 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 42,934 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 42,195 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 40,345 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 38,400 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 36,788 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 36,788 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 34,034 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 29,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 29,822 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,740 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 26,740 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 May 2011 25,519 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 24,738 miles

slight corrosion on both sills

Fail 10 Jun 2010 24,734 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 24,088 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 22,776 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 22,767 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 22,383 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 22,383 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres have cracks in the tread lines

Pass 31 May 2006 16,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise rear bumper

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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E342 BMX is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 E342 BMX, 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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E342 BMX is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 26 August 1987.

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