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E218 YGS

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,518 mi
Last recorded23,518 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE218 YGS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 23,518 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 23,449 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 21,899 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 May 2013 21,899 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 21,817 miles

advise - n/s washer be cleaned out or replaced

front engine stabelizer front bushes wearing

n/s/front sub frame front eyelet bush be replaced

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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E218 YGS is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E218 YGS, 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 E218 YGS registered?

E218 YGS is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 18 August 1987.

Is E218 YGS safe to buy?

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