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E832 FGY

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,363 mi
Last recorded9,363 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE832 FGY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 9,363 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 8,973 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 8,939 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 8,939 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2020 8,879 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 8,609 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 7,800 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 7,050 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 6,257 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 5,640 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 5,640 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 46,379 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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E832 FGY is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 40,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E832 FGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E832 FGY registered?

E832 FGY is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 11 April 1988.

Is E832 FGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E832 FGY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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