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E970 SAH

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

32,442 mi
Last recorded32,442 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE970 SAH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 32,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 32,408 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 32,046 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 31,635 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 31,125 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 31,125 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 31,090 miles

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides split on outer ends (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 30,392 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 30,318 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 30,314 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 30,205 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 25 Mar 2019 30,087 miles

Engine oil leaks

Pass 26 Mar 2018 29,988 miles

Offside Front brake binding

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 29,838 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,636 miles

oil leak.fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,402 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 29,171 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 28,911 miles

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,581 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 28,581 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,243 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 28,243 miles

Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,776 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 26,975 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,239 miles

Very slight exhaust blow at manifold tonew parts.

Very slight play in o/s/front track rod end.-- O/s/front rack gaiter perished.--interm fault on Fog lamp operation.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 25,597 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsf washer not working.nsr floor pan rusty.small hole in os outer cill.osf tyre worn on edge.

Fail 6 Mar 2007 25,597 miles

Centre Front Brake warning device not visible (or audible) to the driver (3.3.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

osf tyre worn on edge/2mm in centre.nsr floor pan rusty.small hole in os outer cill.nsf washer jet not working.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 25,388 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 25,388 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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E970 SAH is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 40,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E970 SAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E970 SAH is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 3 March 1988.

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