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E205 PAV

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,317 mi
Last recorded90,317 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE205 PAV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 90,317 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 90,105 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 90,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 90,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a post / inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 89,895 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 89,396 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 89,392 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 89,390 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 89,388 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 18 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 2 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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E205 PAV is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 56,647 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 E205 PAV, 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 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E205 PAV is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 12 April 1988.

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