Austin Mini Mayfair
From 2,404 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are emissions levels exceed default limits, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame and spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. The top issue, emissions levels exceed default limits, caused 159 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 159 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 87 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 78 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 67 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 65 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 57 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 54 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 53 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 51 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 48 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 18.8% of Mini Mayfair failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 16.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £125.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 74.3% | emissions levels exceed default limits, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 1988 | 79.1% | emissions levels exceed default limits, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1987 | 73.3% | emissions levels exceed default limits, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1986 | 75.7% | emissions levels exceed default limits, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
3 earlier years
| 1985 | 79.8% | emissions levels exceed default limits, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 1984 | 84.3% | emissions levels exceed default limits, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 1983 | 64.2% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, emissions levels exceed default limits |
Typical mileage
Half of all Mini Mayfairs tested had between 24,993 and 76,422 miles on the clock.
At 53,388 median miles, the Mini Mayfair has 0.043 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Austin Mini Mayfair MOT pass rate?
The Austin Mini Mayfair has a 76.9% MOT pass rate based on 2,404 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Austin Mini Mayfair?
The most common MOT failure on the Austin Mini Mayfair is emissions levels exceed default limits, which caused 159 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Austin Mini Mayfair at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Austin Mini Mayfair is 53,388 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,993 and 76,422 miles.
Buying a used Mini Mayfair?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 76.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £125 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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