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E42 VGK

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,235 mi
Last recorded92,235 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE42 VGK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 92,235 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 91,671 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2023 91,089 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 91,004 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 89,875 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 88,356 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 88,356 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2010 73,990 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 73,990 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 71,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 71,673 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 71,615 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 71,615 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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E42 VGK is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E42 VGK, 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 E42 VGK registered?

E42 VGK is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 September 1987.

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