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E379 MTP

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,043 mi
Last recorded49,043 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE379 MTP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 49,043 miles

corrosion in both o/s & n/s chassis to subframe mounings.

front cross member very corroded

o/s/f floor pan & inner flitch very corroded.

offside front head lamp mounting (frontwing) very corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,872 miles

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

chassis, floor pan & subframes very corroded in places.

some free play/movement in steering rack o/s & n/s

Pass 9 Nov 2010 48,746 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

corrosion in both front floor pans,

rear subframe & chassis mountings corroded.

steering rack worn/free play.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 48,591 miles

floor & rear subframe corroded. floor & vehicle structure very corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2009 48,590 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

floor & rear subframe corroded. floor & vehicle structure very corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,400 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 48,400 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

off side front sill very corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2007 48,198 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 48,143 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 48,143 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 47,858 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 47,858 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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E379 MTP is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E379 MTP, 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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What year was E379 MTP registered?

E379 MTP is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 15 July 1988.

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