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E443 BOD

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,871 mi
Last recorded138,871 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE443 BOD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 138,871 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 138,754 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 136,006 miles

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

o/s and n/s outer rear end off sills weekend.

Pass 8 Aug 2023 133,575 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 13,357 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 131,292 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter panel corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter panel corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 128,507 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 125,897 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 123,908 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 122,480 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 120,636 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 118,932 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 116,995 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 116,995 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 116,357 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 114,226 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 114,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 112,534 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 60,184 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion to outer sills

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Aug 2008 60,121 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight corrosion to outer sills

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2007 55,716 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 55,710 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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E443 BOD is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E443 BOD, 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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E443 BOD is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 25 March 1988.

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