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E971 NAD

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

331 mi
Last recorded331 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE971 NAD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 331 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 2,144 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 2,055 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 2,055 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 1,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 1,304 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 286 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 1 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 37,092 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 37,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 24,908 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 18,785 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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E971 NAD is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 E971 NAD, 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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What year was E971 NAD registered?

E971 NAD is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 22 July 1988.

Is E971 NAD safe to buy?

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