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E728 VNB

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,318 mi
Last recorded51,318 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE728 VNB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 51,318 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 51,209 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2020 51,160 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit modified so that its function is affected Seized (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 49,911 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 48,870 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 48,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 44,789 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 41,584 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

inner steering arms have slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2015 38,007 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,733 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 30,369 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 30,059 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 30,059 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 29,883 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,517 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 29,073 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 28,680 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 27,794 miles

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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E728 VNB is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E728 VNB, 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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E728 VNB is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 2 October 1987.

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