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E756 EDP

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

66,424 mi
Last recorded66,424 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE756 EDP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 66,424 miles

Nearside & offside front brake flexi/hose slightly deteriorated/perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle corroded

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 66,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Driver footwell - marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under vehicle - marked in blue chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front & rear, Floor section - marked in blue chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside & offside front brake flexi/hose slightly deteriorated/perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle corroded

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 65,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 65,566 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 65,560 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure, clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sub-frame, x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inside wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sub-frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside & offside front brake flexi hose perished

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Front & rear (5.3.2 (c))

Under vehicle, suspension, steering & braking components corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2023 64,855 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on the offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 64,852 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside boot area behind fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside boot area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on the offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

reverse lamps not working

Pass 28 Oct 2022 64,459 miles

Nearside Front front bumper damaged

Offside Front front bumper damaged

bonnet damaged

offside front lenses damaged

stone chip front windscreen zone A

under vehicle coated in black material

under vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 64,237 miles

Both front brake flexi pipes perished

Engine oil leak

Offside rear light lens damaged slightly

Stone chip front windscreen, Zone A area

Under vehicle corroded, Coated in black material/Paint

Fail 1 Nov 2021 64,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Both front brake flexi pipes perished

Engine oil leak

Offside rear light lens damaged slightly

Stone chip front windscreen, Zone A area

Under vehicle corroded, Coated in black material/Paint

Pass 3 Nov 2020 64,171 miles

All brake pipes coated in black material

Engine oil leak

Offside rear light lens cracking slightly

Offside rear sub-frame arm corroded

Under vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 64,171 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bottom bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

All brake pipes coated in black material

Engine oil leak

Offside rear light lens cracking slightly

Offside rear sub-frame arm corroded

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2019 64,040 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 64,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 63,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 63,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 63,197 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,404 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 62,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,014 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 59,014 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 55,999 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 55,999 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2011 55,815 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,623 miles

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

body damage to front of vehicle, causing maximum headlight adjustment to get correct aim.

hazard light speed irratic

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2009 51,623 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hazard light speed irratic

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2008 45,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres have age cracks around sidewalls

Fail 14 Oct 2008 44,929 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres have age cracks around sidewalls

Pass 3 Nov 2007 40,688 miles

wheelarch trims not fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Nov 2007 40,688 miles

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

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

wheelarch trims not fitted at time of test

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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E756 EDP is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 E756 EDP, 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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E756 EDP is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 9 October 1987.

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