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E140 KYR

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,464 mi
Last recorded72,464 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE140 KYR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 72,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

general under body corrosion some has been welded and covered with paint/sealer

Pass 6 May 2017 94,479 miles

oil leak

poor welding repair to both outer sills

Pass 16 May 2016 87,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

poor welding repairs to o/s/f floor pan

Pass 18 Apr 2015 7,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 3,523 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 91,537 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 91,537 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

main beam flash not working

Pass 30 Aug 2006 82,690 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 82,690 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E140 KYR is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E140 KYR, 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 E140 KYR registered?

E140 KYR is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 24 August 1987.

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