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E690 BHH

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,341 mi
Last recorded57,341 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE690 BHH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 57,341 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 57,058 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 56,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 56,453 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2017 55,914 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

offside outer sill corroded but not excessively

Fail 8 May 2017 55,912 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

offside outer sill corroded but not excessively

Pass 13 May 2016 53,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2016 53,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 51,820 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 51,820 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 51,503 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 51,485 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 51,485 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 51,476 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 51,279 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 49,341 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 26 Nov 2009 49,341 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 46,724 miles

hazard warng lamps not working correctly.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 38,566 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 29,265 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 29,265 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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E690 BHH is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 E690 BHH, 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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E690 BHH is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 5 April 1988.

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