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E214 AVO

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,985 mi
Last recorded82,985 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE214 AVO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 82,985 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT - 2MM 165 60 12

N/S/F LOWER BALLJOINT DEVELOPING SLIGHT PLAY

N/S/F UPPER BALLJOINT DEVELOPING SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/F UPPER BALLJOINT DEVELOPING SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 1 Jul 2017 82,425 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 81,873 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm 165/60R12

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front upper ball joints has slight play (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking 165/60R12

both rear tyres cracking 165/60R12

both rear tyres on 3mm 165/60R12

Pass 20 Jul 2015 81,399 miles

underside / componants showing general surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2014 80,855 miles

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE HEAVLY CORRODED

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT NOISE STARTING TO DEVELOP

O/S/F UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN

REAR TYRES BECOMING CLOSE TO LIMIT (165/60/12 H)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,092 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 79,427 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 78,744 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 77,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 72,875 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 72,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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E214 AVO is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E214 AVO, 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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What year was E214 AVO registered?

E214 AVO is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E214 AVO safe to buy?

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