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E272 KAV

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,128 mi
Last recorded93,128 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE272 KAV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 93,128 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 93,128 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (Front mounting area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

repairs to underside coated excessively with grease/under seal not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Sep 2016 93,124 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear mounts (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor too sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

some major repairs have been made too shell

wipers poor

Pass 23 Sep 2015 89,636 miles

Extensive repairs made too under side

foot and hand brake only just meet requiments

Fail 17 Sep 2015 89,636 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.93 % (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 3000PPM (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported And rear mountings missing or broken, loose at front pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Extensive repairs made too under side

foot and hand brake only just meet requiments

Pass 1 Oct 2014 86,274 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 69,607 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r foot brake slight low effort

Fail 10 Apr 2010 69,592 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 69,357 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 69,290 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 68,762 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 68,729 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate cracked

nearside cv gaitor slightly leaking grease

nearside door mirror missing

offside front cracking around tread and has some split but not exposing cords

wipers not self cancelling

Pass 10 Mar 2006 67,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

outersill ends in front wheel arches corroding

outersills corroding at floor pan joints

Fail 4 Mar 2006 67,574 miles

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

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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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E272 KAV is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E272 KAV, 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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E272 KAV is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 9 October 1987.

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