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E950 PNY

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

36,600 mi
Last recorded36,600 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE950 PNY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 36,600 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 36,600 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 36,596 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 36,288 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated out boot small cut allowing grease to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split in rubber gator (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing/splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 36,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier not secured in boot (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated out boot small cut allowing grease to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split in rubber gator (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing/splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 32,582 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 32,576 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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E950 PNY is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 E950 PNY, 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.

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What year was E950 PNY registered?

E950 PNY is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E950 PNY safe to buy?

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