1988 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.0L Petrol · E653 HPA
1988 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Feb 1988. Recorded mileage 9,100 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E653 HPA Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 9,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E653 HPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair (E653 HPA) between June 2005 and June 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Steering (10 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
E653 HPA Mileage History
- 03/06/200589,571 mi
- 24/07/200690,892 mi+1,321 mi
- 07/08/200790,907 mi+15 mi
- 08/11/200891,808 mi+901 mi
- 05/12/201194,705 mi+2,897 mi
- 03/08/201794,715 mi+10 mi
- 28/09/201897,550 mi+2,835 mi
- 21/09/201997,556 mi+6 mi
- 19/09/202097,866 mi+310 mi
- 09/09/202197,869 mi+3 mi
- 17/08/202398,898 mi+1,029 mi
- 22/08/202398,899 mi+1 mi
- 05/11/20245,560 mi-93,339 mi
- 29/10/202590,899 mi+85,339 mi
- 29/05/20269,097 mi-81,802 mi
- 01/06/20269,100 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly -3,833 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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