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E238 UVR

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,491 mi
Last recorded56,491 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE238 UVR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 56,491 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 56,491 miles

Headlamp aim too low x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake quadrant (1.1.15 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 56,453 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 56,199 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 56,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 56,052 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 55,952 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Unable to check all metal brake pipes as they are covered in underseal

Pass 21 Jan 2016 55,780 miles

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

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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E238 UVR is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E238 UVR, 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 E238 UVR registered?

E238 UVR is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 2 October 1987.

Is E238 UVR safe to buy?

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