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E485 RRH

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,123 mi
Last recorded53,123 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE485 RRH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2007 53,123 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 53,123 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2005 53,001 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 53,001 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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E485 RRH is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E485 RRH, 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 E485 RRH registered?

E485 RRH is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 September 1987.

Is E485 RRH safe to buy?

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