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E410 JFA

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,442 mi
Last recorded63,442 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE410 JFA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 63,442 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 63,442 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 63,435 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 63,422 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 63,136 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 63,134 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2016 62,540 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet loose and stay missing

Fail 30 Sep 2016 62,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet loose and stay missing

Pass 2 Mar 2015 62,354 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 62,354 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 61,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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E410 JFA is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E410 JFA, 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 E410 JFA registered?

E410 JFA is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 October 1987.

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