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E366 KFB

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

57,097 mi
Last recorded57,097 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE366 KFB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 May 2021 57,097 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 56,356 miles

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

HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW 21%

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SHOCK MOUNTING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 55,405 miles

HANDBRAKE EFFORT 20%

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 55,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SHOCK MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOOT FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED/TAIL PIPE MISSING

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 51,896 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOOT FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 May 2018 51,893 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOOT FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 51,164 miles

REAR BOOT FLOOR CORRODED

Pass 15 Apr 2016 48,910 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion top shocker mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit aprox 3000 miles left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion boot panel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 48,910 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion top shocker mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit aprox 3000 miles left (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion boot panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 46,710 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 46,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 45,412 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 45,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

gear selecter rod pin worn

Pass 3 Feb 2012 44,402 miles

Nearside front suspension trumpet ball joint dust boot insecure

Offside and nearside door a posts excessivly corroded

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

nearside and offside sills excessivly corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2012 44,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front suspension trumpet ball joint dust boot insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside and nearside door a posts excessivly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside and offside sills excessivly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 41,398 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 40,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S INNER C.V. GAITER SPLIT

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 40,593 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

o/s inner c.v gaiter split

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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E366 KFB is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 E366 KFB, 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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E366 KFB is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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