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E227 KYR

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,253 mi
Last recorded35,253 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE227 KYR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 35,253 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 32,607 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 32,601 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2014 28,966 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 28,952 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,361 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Both rear tyres worn low on tread on outer edges

Oil leak

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2012 28,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Both rear tyres worn low on tread on outer edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2011 24,087 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 240,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 9 Sep 2010 20,847 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 20,542 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 205,161 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 20,478 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 20,193 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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E227 KYR is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 E227 KYR, 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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E227 KYR is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 10 September 1987.

Is E227 KYR safe to buy?

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