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E420 HPO

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

43,784 mi
Last recorded43,784 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE420 HPO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 43,784 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 43,775 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 43,017 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 42,852 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2017 42,569 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 42,152 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 42,150 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 41,918 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 41,916 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 41,361 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 41,360 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,829 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 40,827 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 40,571 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 40,569 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,167 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 39,727 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 39,093 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 39,089 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,470 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 37,678 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 37,678 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 37,378 miles

slight play in nearside rear radius arm

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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E420 HPO is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 E420 HPO, 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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What year was E420 HPO registered?

E420 HPO is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E420 HPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E420 HPO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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