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E691 HLB

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,377 mi
Last recorded76,377 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE691 HLB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 76,377 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 76,252 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 76,180 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 76,141 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 76,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 75,745 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 75,744 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts Rack gator (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 75,365 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2015 75,365 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 74,298 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 9 May 2006 70,036 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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E691 HLB is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E691 HLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E691 HLB registered?

E691 HLB is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E691 HLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E691 HLB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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