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E809 FLO

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

332,943 mi
Last recorded332,943 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE809 FLO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 332,943 miles

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

Offside Outer c.v boot slightly leaking

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2025 51,539 miles

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

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

Offside Outer c.v boot slightly leaking

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2024 51,455 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 51,130 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 50,417 miles

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

both outer cv boots leaking slightly

Pass 17 May 2021 50,165 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 49,649 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 48,779 miles

corrosin to rear sub frame

corrosion to body

corrosion to chassis

Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,204 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 47,204 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 41,883 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 33,696 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 33,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 32,070 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 32,061 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 30,423 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 30,421 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 25,520 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 25,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.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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E809 FLO is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 E809 FLO, 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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E809 FLO is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 29 August 1987.

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