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E414 LHY

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

24,421 mi
Last recorded24,421 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE414 LHY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 24,421 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 22,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple locations (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 21,404 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 21,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 20,941 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 20,881 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 20,479 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 20,479 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 20,368 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 20,298 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 19,832 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 19,363 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 18,601 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 18,601 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 18,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,045 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 12,898 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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E414 LHY is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E414 LHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E414 LHY registered?

E414 LHY is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 13 January 1988.

Is E414 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E414 LHY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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