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E711 MBK

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,250 mi
Last recorded46,250 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE711 MBK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 46,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 46,002 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 45,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 45,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Nov 2017 45,621 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2006 45,481 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust mounts starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Dec 2005 44,799 miles

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

oil leak

washer bottle leaking

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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E711 MBK is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E711 MBK, 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 E711 MBK registered?

E711 MBK is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 April 1988.

Is E711 MBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E711 MBK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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