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E898 ANJ

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,137 mi
Last recorded77,137 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE898 ANJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 77,137 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 77,130 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 77,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 76,968 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 76,746 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 76,297 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,240 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 75,711 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 75,710 miles

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

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F suspension cone slight play where located on to arm

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion O/S/F fLoor pan

Slight corrosion on boot lid

Fail 23 Oct 2013 75,749 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F suspension cone slight play where located on to arm

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion O/S/F fLoor pan

Slight corrosion on boot lid

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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E898 ANJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E898 ANJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E898 ANJ registered?

E898 ANJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E898 ANJ safe to buy?

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