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E484 RDH

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,179 mi
Last recorded3,179 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE484 RDH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 3,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 3,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure Fuel filter and pipe (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2015 2,703 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 1,044 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 79,915 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 78,435 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 77,986 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 77,706 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 77,585 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 77,553 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2006 77,254 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 77,242 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E484 RDH is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E484 RDH, 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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E484 RDH is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 21 December 1987.

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