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E660 GLW

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,802 mi
Last recorded76,802 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE660 GLW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 76,802 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 76,614 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 76,441 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 76,123 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 75,837 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 75,334 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 75,058 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 75,054 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 75,012 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 74,704 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 74,314 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 73,675 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 73,018 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 72,963 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 72,961 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 66,391 miles

bonnet retaining catch insecure

slight binding o/s rear wheel

Fail 4 Jan 2006 64,918 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

vehicle is starting to corrode in various places not yet excessive

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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E660 GLW is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 E660 GLW, 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 E660 GLW registered?

E660 GLW is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 18 December 1987.

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