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E426 AKX

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,198 mi
Last recorded12,198 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE426 AKX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 12,198 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 11,973 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 11,874 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks insecured switch and connections (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2021 11,214 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 11,214 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 11,188 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 11,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 11,182 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 11,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front & rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2010 11,171 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front & rear tyres deteriorated

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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E426 AKX is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E426 AKX, 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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E426 AKX is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 7 October 1987.

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