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E715 AAU

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,642 mi
Last recorded27,642 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE715 AAU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 27,642 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 27,263 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 27,254 miles

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill both sides and floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 27,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Aug 2020 27,019 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill x2 areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 17 Oct 2018 26,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play top swivel joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 26,971 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play top swivel joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 25,941 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

front wipers poor

Fail 16 Oct 2017 25,941 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

front wipers poor

Pass 18 Oct 2016 22,810 miles

Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

slight play in colum attachment

Fail 13 Oct 2016 22,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure wobbles around on vehicle possible corrosion (5.2.1a)

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

Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

slight play in colum attachment

Pass 3 Dec 2015 22,513 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 22,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 22,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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E715 AAU is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E715 AAU, 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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E715 AAU is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 12 August 1987.

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