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E561 HRD

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,565 mi
Last recorded36,565 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE561 HRD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 36,565 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 31,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 31,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 31,159 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washers are weak

Pass 19 May 2010 30,849 miles

corrosion in n/s & o/s/f inner lower wings areas [holed] req's attention.

oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

surface rust in n/s & o/s outer sills soon req's attention.

Pass 20 May 2009 30,340 miles

n/s/f tyre worn 1.6mm req's replaceing.

n/s/r tyre worn 2mm.

oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

surface rust in n/s & o/s outer sills areas & front inner wings areas.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,806 miles

bad oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

rear brakes out of balance.

surface corrosion in n/s & o/s outer sills areas soon req's attention.

Fail 21 May 2008 29,806 miles

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

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

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

bad oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

bad surface corrosion in n/s & o/s/r inner wings areas soon req's attention.

rear brakes out of balance.

surface corrosion in n/s & o/s outer sills areas soon req's attention.

Pass 24 May 2007 29,249 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 29,244 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear subframe corroded.

Pass 17 May 2006 28,551 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 28,551 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaks around bottom of engine area. †o/s/f tyre worn 1.6mm. †surface rust on n/s & o/s outer sills. †surface rust on rear sub frame.

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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E561 HRD is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 E561 HRD, 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 E561 HRD registered?

E561 HRD is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 3 June 1988.

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