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MUJ 552F

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,464 mi
Last recorded54,464 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUJ 552F
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 54,464 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter has a slight leak

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 54,445 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter has a slight leak

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 54,190 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 53,605 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 53,465 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 53,054 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 52,751 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 52,428 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 52,219 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 51,919 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 51,543 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 51,353 miles

Nearside rear service brake and parking brake just met requirements

Pass 14 Jul 2015 50,872 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 50,390 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 49,937 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 49,853 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 49,644 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 49,251 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,729 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 48,729 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,382 miles

Offside inner c/v boot clip not fully tight resulting in a slight leak of grease.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 47,883 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 47,338 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 47,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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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MUJ 552F is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MUJ 552F, 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 MUJ 552F registered?

MUJ 552F is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 April 1987.

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