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E961 CAP

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,036 mi
Last recorded10,036 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE961 CAP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 10,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 10,014 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 9,990 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 9,951 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 9,912 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 9,885 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres showing age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 9,867 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres showing age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 9,810 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 9,757 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 3 Oct 2016 9,677 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 9,573 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 9,438 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 9,244 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 9,126 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 8,935 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 8,698 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 8,414 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 7,901 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 7,862 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 7,824 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 7,763 miles

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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E961 CAP is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E961 CAP, 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 E961 CAP registered?

E961 CAP is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 27 October 1987.

Is E961 CAP safe to buy?

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