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E561 ELO

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

14,933 mi
Last recorded14,933 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE561 ELO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 14,933 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 14,902 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 14,758 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 14,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2016 14,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body has a slight corrosion offside (outer)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 14,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 14,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 14,741 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s door corroded at bottom

Fail 26 Sep 2014 14,738 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s door corroded at bottom

Pass 1 Oct 2013 14,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion lower drivers door

Pass 26 Sep 2012 14,712 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no/plate cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2011 14,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 14,583 miles

windscreen chipped zone a not more than 10mm

Fail 20 Sep 2010 14,580 miles

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

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

windscreen chipped zone a not more than 10mm

Pass 17 Sep 2009 14,296 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 13,838 miles

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 13,476 miles

front no/plate cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2006 13,203 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 13,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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E561 ELO is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 E561 ELO, 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 E561 ELO registered?

E561 ELO is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 15 October 1987.

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