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E263 RNX

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,406 mi
Last recorded72,406 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE263 RNX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 72,406 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 72,406 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020 96,311 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 95,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2014 95,796 miles

vehicle body has had exstensive welding

Fail 3 Sep 2014 95,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

vehicle body has had exstensive welding

Pass 9 Sep 2013 95,771 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 95,771 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,728 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,728 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 39,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 39,664 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 39,664 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2007 39,169 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 39,169 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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E263 RNX is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E263 RNX, 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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E263 RNX is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 22 February 1988.

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