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E44 CRR

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3,548 mi
Last recorded3,548 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE44 CRR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 3,548 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 3,545 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 91,110 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 91,106 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 100,731 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 89,437 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 89,431 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E44 CRR is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E44 CRR, 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 E44 CRR registered?

E44 CRR is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 18 February 1988.

Is E44 CRR safe to buy?

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