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E637 YKE

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,466 mi
Last recorded83,466 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE637 YKE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 83,466 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 83,459 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 82,765 miles

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 25 Apr 2022 82,031 miles

under covered in under seal

Pass 22 Feb 2021 81,849 miles

rear subframe coverd in underseal

Pass 9 Jul 2020 81,696 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 81,679 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2015 80,834 miles

Advise all under body and subframes corrodied

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 70,941 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 70,940 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 65,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

vehicle has had extensive underbody repairs

Pass 24 May 2010 63,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

extensive repairs have been carried out under the vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2008 61,182 miles

BOTH N/S AND O/S FRONT FLOOR PANELS CORRODED

N/S REAR SEAT BELT NOT FULLY TESTED CHILD SEAT FITTED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Jan 2008 61,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 52,696 miles

front suspension is close to bump stops

Fail 11 Dec 2006 52,696 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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E637 YKE is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E637 YKE, 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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E637 YKE is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 22 April 1988.

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