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E880 HLH

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,482 mi
Last recorded80,482 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE880 HLH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 80,482 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 80,313 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 80,313 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 80,297 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 80,093 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 80,078 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 80,078 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 86,294 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight leak on front exhaust

Fail 25 Jan 2013 86,294 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight leak on front exhaust

Pass 6 Jan 2012 77,837 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 77,836 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2009 10,405 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 4,969 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 49,693 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 1 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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E880 HLH is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E880 HLH, 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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E880 HLH is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 20 January 1988.

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