Austin Mini Mayfair Auto
From 293 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are emissions levels exceed default limits, 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., a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, emissions levels exceed default limits, caused 21 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 21 |
| 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. | 14 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 14 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 13 |
| audible warning inoperative | 12 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 12 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 11 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 10 |
| 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 | 10 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 29.9% of Mini Mayfair Auto failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £106.
Typical mileage
Half of all Mini Mayfair Autos tested had between 31,635 and 65,345 miles on the clock.
At 48,794 median miles, the Mini Mayfair Auto has 0.076 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto MOT pass rate?
The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto has a 62.8% MOT pass rate based on 293 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is emissions levels exceed default limits, which caused 21 failures. Other common issues include 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..
What is the typical mileage of a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is 48,794 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 31,635 and 65,345 miles.
Buying a used Mini Mayfair Auto?
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 62.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £106 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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