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E787 FAN

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,902 mi
Last recorded107,902 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE787 FAN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 107,902 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 107,902 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 102,677 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 102,677 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 96,243 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 90,412 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 82,830 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,082 miles

note corrosion starting to under body

Pass 28 Apr 2017 66,657 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 66,657 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 58,849 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 56,456 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 56,433 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,424 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 56,424 miles

NOTE CORROSION STARTING TO UNDERBODY

Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,064 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 56,064 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 56,029 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 55,691 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 55,691 miles

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

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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E787 FAN is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 E787 FAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E787 FAN registered?

E787 FAN is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 21 December 1987.

Is E787 FAN safe to buy?

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