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E650 GMY

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,743 mi
Last recorded30,743 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE650 GMY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 30,743 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion nearside jacking point

Pass 21 Jul 2020 30,547 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 30,546 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2019 29,936 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepping and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre stepping on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepping and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 25,830 miles

front inner suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 13 Jul 2017 25,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 25,147 miles

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 22,199 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 22,195 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 21,670 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 21,664 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Lower engine/gearbox staibiliser bushes worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 15,915 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 15,826 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 15,826 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 14,676 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 14,676 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E650 GMY is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E650 GMY, 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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What year was E650 GMY registered?

E650 GMY is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 August 1987.

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