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E112 HVH

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,093 mi
Last recorded72,093 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE112 HVH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2022 72,093 miles

Brake clevis joint insecure both rear handbrake clevis pins not secure (1.1.15 (c))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached both front subframe rear mountings split (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to floor pans and sills

Pass 7 Nov 2011 70,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

wiper blades split

Pass 12 Oct 2010 65,804 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 65,804 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Outer Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Outer Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 65,619 miles

lower engine stabalizer insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fail 2 Apr 2009 65,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

lower engine stabalizer insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Pass 10 Apr 2008 62,665 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 62,662 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 60,231 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 60,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 58,560 miles

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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E112 HVH is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E112 HVH, 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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E112 HVH is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 December 1987.

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