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E214 FCN

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,231 mi
Last recorded46,231 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE214 FCN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2007 46,231 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 46,198 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 46,191 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2005 46,191 miles

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)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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E214 FCN is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 40,471 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E214 FCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E214 FCN registered?

E214 FCN is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 25 April 1988.

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