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E554 MEF

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,886 mi
Last recorded55,886 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2011
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE554 MEF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2011 55,886 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 55,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 52,440 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,440 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 51,408 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 49,336 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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E554 MEF is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E554 MEF, 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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What year was E554 MEF registered?

E554 MEF is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 March 1988.

Is E554 MEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E554 MEF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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