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E409 VEP

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,533 mi
Last recorded71,533 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE409 VEP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 71,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 70,662 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 70,635 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 70,627 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 70,164 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 67,047 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 60,505 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f+o/s/f upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 56,815 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both head lights pattern deteriated

Pass 7 Jun 2017 52,434 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 50,187 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 49,003 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 48,284 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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E409 VEP is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E409 VEP, 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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What year was E409 VEP registered?

E409 VEP is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 10 June 1988.

Is E409 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E409 VEP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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