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E751 LSG

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,765 mi
Last recorded40,765 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE751 LSG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 40,765 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 40,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 40,692 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 40,497 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 40,494 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 40,118 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 40,118 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 40,114 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Wiper motor insecure

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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E751 LSG is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E751 LSG, 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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What year was E751 LSG registered?

E751 LSG is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 5 January 1988.

Is E751 LSG safe to buy?

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