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E825 UJW

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,000 mi
Last recorded58,000 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE825 UJW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 58,000 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 58,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 58,000 miles

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 18 Oct 2022 58,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 2 Mar 2022 58,000 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under vehicle covered in protective coating unable to inspect fully

Pass 18 Mar 2021 58,000 miles

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Inner cv boot lose and weeping

Nearside Rear side light slightly discolored

Offside Front Inner cv boot lose and weeping

Offside Rear battery cable lose

Offside Rear side light slightly discolored

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

non standard seats fitted and non locking

Fail 17 Mar 2021 58,000 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Inner cv boot lose and weeping

Nearside Rear side light slightly discolored

Offside Front Inner cv boot lose and weeping

Offside Rear battery cable lose

Offside Rear side light slightly discolored

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

non standard seats fitted and non locking

Pass 16 Mar 2020 58,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

non standard front seat fitted, not locking

weld repair + underseal

Fail 9 Mar 2020 58,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

non standard front seat fitted, not locking

weld repair + underseal

Pass 19 Feb 2019 58,000 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 58,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2008 58,000 miles

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

both door sills very rusty

steering rack worn

Fail 24 Oct 2008 58,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

both door sills very rusty

steering rack worn

Pass 6 Mar 2007 57,992 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 57,992 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 34,869 miles

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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E825 UJW is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 E825 UJW, 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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E825 UJW is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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