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E46 DAN

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,606 mi
Last recorded11,606 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE46 DAN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2026 11,606 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wings corroded

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 11,133 miles

Front Both front wings corroded

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Offside Front Corrosion near door seal

Fail 27 Aug 2024 11,130 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mount holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front wings and both outer sills corroded

Offside Front Corrosion near door seal

Pass 8 Sep 2020 10,845 miles

front wings corroded

offside front outer cv boot deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2020 10,838 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected top shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front wings corroded

nearside front floor corroded and holed

offside front outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2018 10,564 miles

both front floors corroded and nearside front poor

offside front outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2017 9,907 miles

front floors corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 9,285 miles

nearside front floor holed and corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2016 9,284 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front floor holed and corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2015 8,710 miles

n/s/front floor corroded slight hole

oil leaks

slight play in o/s/front lower ball joint

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Nov 2014 7,989 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2014 7,938 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 7,764 miles

all four tyres cracking recomend new set

Pass 27 Apr 2012 71,036 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Nov 2009 6,368 miles

cable damaged... front subframe rear mtg worn (o.s)

hazard switch fails to illuminate... wipers fail to fully clear screen... rear seat back loose... emissions only just in... play in n.s.f hub components... all tyres worn on edges... screw in n.s.r tyre... brake discs poor condition... o.s handbrake

Fail 24 Sep 2009 6,357 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

indicator flashing becoming very fast on hazzard lights

slight play in both sides steering rack rubber mounts on clamps

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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E46 DAN is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E46 DAN, 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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E46 DAN is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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