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E239 BGC

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,292 mi
Last recorded80,292 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE239 BGC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 80,292 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 80,271 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 80,225 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust mountings weak

fuel filler cap seal slightly cracked

hydrocarbons too high at idle, ok at 2000 rpm

play in both upper engine mountings

Fail 2 Jul 2014 80,223 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust mountings weak

fuel filler cap seal slightly cracked

play in both upper engine mountings

Pass 9 Jul 2013 80,221 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 80,219 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 80,210 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle emits blue smoke

Pass 28 Jun 2012 80,202 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 80,109 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 79,782 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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E239 BGC is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E239 BGC, 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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E239 BGC is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 October 1987.

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