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E42 XUR

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,601 mi
Last recorded40,601 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE42 XUR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,601 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,528 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 26,778 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 26,778 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 25,599 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 25,590 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,799 miles

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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E42 XUR is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E42 XUR, 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 E42 XUR registered?

E42 XUR is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 12 August 1987.

Is E42 XUR safe to buy?

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