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E974 VKJ

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,118 mi
Last recorded93,118 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE974 VKJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 93,118 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 92,994 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 92,720 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 91,751 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 91,751 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 90,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 90,307 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 89,671 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 89,649 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 89,123 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 89,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 88,473 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 87,448 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 86,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2013 86,077 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 May 2012 85,270 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 83,929 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 83,929 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 81,452 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 81,452 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 77,261 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Slight play in steering rack

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2007 753,895 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 753,887 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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E974 VKJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 E974 VKJ, 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 E974 VKJ registered?

E974 VKJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 November 1987.

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