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E734 WHC

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

37,664 mi
Last recorded37,664 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE734 WHC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 37,664 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 37,664 miles

Emissions unable to be completed ENGINE MISFIRE- NO REVS. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 37,587 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2022 37,463 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 37,317 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front nearside & offside front of sill corroded/poor weld repair outside prescribed area

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter/lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 37,310 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper boot pan behind bumper (subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill/floor pan (subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Nearside Front end of sill/inner wheel arch corroded & weld repair poor outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot pan (subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor pan join nearing excessive (subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front end of sill/inner wheel arch corroded & weld repair poor outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 37,224 miles

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

Nearside Front tyres tread and outer sidewall cracking.

Offside Front tyres tread and outer sidewall cracking.

Fail 12 Feb 2020 37,224 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyres tread and outer sidewall cracking.

Offside Front tyres tread and outer sidewall cracking.

Pass 1 Mar 2019 37,155 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight movement in wheel bearing

Nearside Front tyre deteriated on sidewall

Offside Front tyre deteriated on outer sidewall

Fail 1 Mar 2019 37,155 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight movement in wheel bearing

Nearside Front tyre deteriated on sidewall

Offside Front tyre deteriated on outer sidewall

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 36,978 miles

Nearside washer jet aim requires attension

Offside washer jet aim requires attension

Offside wiper blade slightly deteriated

Fail 16 Feb 2018 36,978 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside washer jet aim requires attension

Offside washer jet aim requires attension

Offside wiper blade slightly deteriated

Pass 22 Feb 2017 36,839 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 36,632 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 36,382 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Nov 2014 36,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jul 2008 36,214 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 36,214 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

doors bottoms corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 35,658 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 35,656 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

doors bottoms corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2006 34,730 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 34,729 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

sills generally corroding

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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E734 WHC is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 E734 WHC, 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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E734 WHC is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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