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E509 JHW

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,375 mi
Last recorded37,375 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE509 JHW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 37,375 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel vapous from air filter box

Fail 12 Oct 2011 37,351 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel vapour issues from air filter

Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,578 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,344 miles

non standard engine fitted to car

only two seats fitted to car

slight movement to n/s head lamp

slight play in both front seat runners

Fail 26 Mar 2009 35,319 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

general engine oil leaks

non standard engine fitted to car

o/s and n/s sills corroded but not with in a load bearing area

o/s/r hand brake pin slightly seized

only two seats fitted to car

rear exhaust mount loose

slight movement to n/s head lamp

slight play in both front seat runners

some corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 19 Apr 2008

no rear seats fitted to car during test

non standered engine fitted to car

slight play to both front seat runners

some corrosion to n/s sill / may require attension at next mot

some corrosion to n/s/f floor / report only

some signs of corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

some signs of slight corrosion to rear main brake pipe

Fail 19 Apr 2008

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no rear seats fitted to car during test

non standered engine fitted to car

slight play to both front seat runners

some corrosion to n/s sill / may require attension at next mot

some corrosion to n/s/f floor / report only

some signs of corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

some signs of slight corrosion to rear main brake pipe

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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E509 JHW is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E509 JHW, 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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E509 JHW is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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