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E440 SON

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,487 mi
Last recorded1,487 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE440 SON
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 1,487 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 2 Oct 2020 1,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure Unable to lock in secured position (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 20 Sep 2019 1,472 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 1,390 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 13,887 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 41 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 41 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 18,736 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 18,254 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 18,257 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 18,201 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 18,201 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 18,139 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 18,037 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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E440 SON is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 E440 SON, 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 E440 SON registered?

E440 SON is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 September 1987.

Is E440 SON safe to buy?

The MOT history for E440 SON shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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