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E895 DRB

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,266 mi
Last recorded53,266 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE895 DRB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 53,266 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 53,062 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 52,475 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 18 Jan 2023 52,475 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 26 Nov 2021 52,470 miles

Hand brake lever travel close to maximum travel

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear corner before subframe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 52,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear suspension Radius arm slight play in bearing

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 52,138 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear suspension Radius arm slight play in bearing

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 51,422 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 51,112 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 47,281 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 1 Apr 2017 47,281 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,928 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,446 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 40,328 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 40,281 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R RADIUS ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN BEARINGS

O/S/F TOP BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

REAR SUBFRAME STARTING TO CORRODE

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 38,098 miles

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

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

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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E895 DRB 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 75%.

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 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 E895 DRB, 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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What year was E895 DRB registered?

E895 DRB is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 23 June 1988.

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