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E48 URH

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,586 mi
Last recorded38,586 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE48 URH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 38,586 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 38,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear valance

indicator switch loose

Fail 1 Aug 2017 38,585 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear valance

indicator switch loose

Fail 20 May 2014 38,584 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 38,584 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 15 May 2013 38,581 miles

slight blow rear exhaust

small split o/s rack boot

Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,577 miles

slight blow rear exhaust

slight play front ball joints

o/s rack bpoot slight twist

Pass 19 May 2011 38,573 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 31,573 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

headlights starting to discolour

rear bumper corroding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,569 miles

exhaust corroding at rear

offside A panel and outer sill corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,566 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 38,564 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 May 2008

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2008

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,554 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 38,500 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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E48 URH is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 E48 URH, 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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E48 URH is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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