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E643 HPO

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

72,126 mi
Last recorded72,126 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE643 HPO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 72,126 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 12,113 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate incorrect sticker (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mark with yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside registashon plate light no working

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 71,964 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 71,132 miles

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

battery carrier corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2011 71,072 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

battery carrier corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2010 68,194 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 65,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

repair coverd by sealer and underseal

Fail 4 Jun 2009 65,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2009 65,686 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

boot floor weak

both rear inner wheel arches heavily welded and corroded

heavy engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

under side heavily welded rusty and corroded

Pass 20 May 2008 54,910 miles

plates welded to rear subframe and arches

Fail 20 May 2008 54,897 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

plates welded to rear subframe and arches

Fail 16 Apr 2008 54,873 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2007 53,263 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 53,263 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING FEELS OVER TIGHTERNED SLIGHTLY RESTRICTING FREE MOVEMENT

Fail 3 May 2007 53,253 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Outer Rear Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 44,585 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 44,585 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

advise n/s/f metal pipe rusting

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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E643 HPO is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 E643 HPO, 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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E643 HPO is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 27 August 1987.

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