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E663 VOG

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

42,780 mi
Last recorded42,780 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE663 VOG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 42,780 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 41,605 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 40,798 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 39,122 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 37,133 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 35,851 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 35,716 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres are considerably worn on the inside edges.

brake pedal grip provision is partially worn .

oil leaks on engine

rear tyres / wheels extend beyond the bodywork

steering lock is not working

Fail 19 May 2018 35,716 miles

Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle both sides lock to lock (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure battery cable along floor (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres are considerably worn on the inside edges.

brake pedal grip provision is partially worn .

oil leaks on engine

rear tyres / wheels extend beyond the bodywork

steering lock is not working

Pass 24 Sep 2016 35,216 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inside edge

Fail 17 Sep 2016 35,215 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Sep 2015 34,712 miles

Front both os/ns rear subframe bushes

Offside Front Inner rack end

Fail 4 Sep 2015 34,712 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both os/ns (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front both os/ns rear subframe bushes

Offside Front Inner rack end

Pass 5 Mar 2014 33,962 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 33,962 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 70,239 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 68,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corodded areas on floor

n/s rear tyre slightly worn on inner edges

slight movement o/s & n/s top and bottom ball joints

Fail 23 May 2009 68,545 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corodded areas on floor

n/s rear tyre slightly worn on inner edges

slight movement o/s & n/s top and bottom ball joints

Pass 17 May 2008 66,219 miles

slight corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 24 May 2007 65,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

extensive welding has been carried out to this vehicle

general weakness to floor pans under body structure

parking brake travel near to limit

Fail 4 May 2007 65,101 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

engine mounting weak

extensive welding has been carried out on this vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2007 65,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 63,143 miles

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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E663 VOG is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 56,647 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 E663 VOG, 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 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E663 VOG is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 8 July 1988.

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