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Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under vehicle ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe up to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracking. 165/60R12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable on the inner shoulder. 165/60R12 ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 165/60R12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush that attaches to the body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush that attaches to the body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around the down pipe joint to the flex pipe. Seems like a hole more than a joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under vehicle ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe up to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracking. 165/60R12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable on the inner shoulder. 165/60R12 ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 165/60R12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under vehicle ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe up to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracking. 165/60R12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold to middle section joints (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Edge of sidewall showing cords in the cracks. 165/60R12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under vehicle ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe up to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracking. 165/60R12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Up to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60R12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60R12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Up and down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper and lower have up and down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak Left side of the engine possibly around interior heater valve ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Up to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60R12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60R12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column had movement in all directions but not excessive
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 165/60/12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 165/60/12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Within prescribed area of driving seat mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (not flashing) (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion to under of vehicle and previous repairs
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
corrosion to under of vehicle and previous repairs
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?
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E46 BFJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 40,471 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E46 BFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E46 BFJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 8 April 1988.
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