MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.
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E389 FVW is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E389 FVW, 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 E389 FVW registered?
E389 FVW is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 15 March 1988.
Is E389 FVW safe to buy?
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