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E512 WTM

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,186 mi
Last recorded43,186 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE512 WTM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 43,186 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 43,815 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure Lower Bolt Loose (2.7.2b)

Brake Pedal Excessive Travel

Fail 6 Jun 2017 43,150 miles

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure Split (2.2.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,136 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear lights and stop lights slightly discoloured

slight play in n/s inner rack axial joint

Fail 8 Sep 2015 43,133 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear lights and stop lights slightly discoloured

slight play in n/s inner rack axial joint

Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,519 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,858 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 41,856 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

os front floor welded from inside

Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,904 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,441 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 37,439 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,719 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 30,174 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 30,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

slight play in steering rack ball,(nearside).

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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E512 WTM is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 E512 WTM, 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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E512 WTM is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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