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E491 VUJ

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,951 mi
Last recorded52,951 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE491 VUJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 52,951 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 52,919 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 52,722 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,743 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,148 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 53,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 52,045 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 52,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 50,872 miles

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

nearside front outer sill corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2010 49,784 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 48,721 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 47,153 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 45,729 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 42,361 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 May 2006 42,331 miles

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

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

nearside rear foot brakes low

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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E491 VUJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E491 VUJ, 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 E491 VUJ registered?

E491 VUJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E491 VUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E491 VUJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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