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E906 UOC

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

56,889 mi
Last recorded56,889 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE906 UOC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 56,889 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 56,879 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 51,735 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 51,726 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 46,571 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 46,552 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 41,993 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside upper front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside outer front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 41,988 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Both nearside and offside rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside upper front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside outer front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 38,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 38,122 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch corroded chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 34,768 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 34,360 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 34,360 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 33,921 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 33,880 miles

corrosion to offside front floor

Pass 7 Apr 2016 33,801 miles

both front outer sills in poor condition

handbrake lever front mounting starting to split

Fail 7 Apr 2016 33,801 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front outer sills in poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2015 33,338 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 33,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 32,940 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 31,948 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 31,947 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,081 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 27,814 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,774 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 26,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 25,092 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 22,583 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 19,253 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 19,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 66,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2006 66,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E906 UOC is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E906 UOC, 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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E906 UOC is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 8 March 1988.

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