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E618 CLG

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

22,621 mi
Last recorded22,621 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE618 CLG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 22,621 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 22,440 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 22,189 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 21,955 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 21,570 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 20,378 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

VEHICLE IS REGISTERD AS AUTOMATIC CAR IN MANUAL

Fail 8 Sep 2020 20,361 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective SEAL SPLIT (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

VEHICLE IS REGISTERD AS AUTOMATIC CAR IN MANUAL

Pass 20 Mar 2019 18,995 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 17,997 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 6 Apr 2017 17,861 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 17,861 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted master cylinder bolt loose (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail bolt missing (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under carpet (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure drivers seat belt bolt loose (5.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 17,520 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 17,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 1 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 17,386 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 14,642 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 14,642 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2006 10,624 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 10,624 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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E618 CLG is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 40,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E618 CLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E618 CLG is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 15 June 1988.

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