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E830 DFE

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,476 mi
Last recorded37,476 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE830 DFE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 37,476 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 37,470 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 37,359 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 37,238 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 37,198 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 37,126 miles

offside outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 18 Dec 2014 37,004 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 36,862 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 36,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 36,821 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 36,769 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 36,563 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 36,449 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 36,355 miles

inner rear wheel archers & floors corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2007 36,078 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 35,629 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 35,017 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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E830 DFE is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 E830 DFE, 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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What year was E830 DFE registered?

E830 DFE is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 December 1987.

Is E830 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E830 DFE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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