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E219 BTU

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2015
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

65,676 mi
Last recorded65,676 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE219 BTU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,676 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 65,647 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2013 63,945 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 63,936 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 May 2007 63,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2007 63,919 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2006 63,915 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

oil leak

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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E219 BTU is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 E219 BTU, 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 E219 BTU registered?

E219 BTU is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 26 May 1988.

Is E219 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E219 BTU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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