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E729 XTM

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

57,393 mi
Last recorded57,393 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE729 XTM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2021 57,393 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm excessive play causing unusual wear of tyre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill, close to seat mounts and main structure of front end marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front near door shut corrosion under lower section of seam not yet holed

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside bubbling of paint in door shut indicating corrosion under paint advise preventative maintenance.

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bubbling of sub-frame structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 53,443 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 53,439 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 49,698 miles

O/S front brake flexy slightly damaged

Slight corrosion starting in rear subframe

Fail 4 May 2018 49,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2 x max limit (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre mount , on rear subframe missing (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

O/S rear tyre severely worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Slight corrosion starting in rear subframe

Pass 9 May 2017 45,793 miles

Slight play/lift in both front suspension top ball joints

Pass 11 May 2016 44,242 miles

REAR BRAKES HAVE REDUCED PERFORMANCE

Fail 9 May 2016 44,242 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

REAR BRAKES HAVE REDUCED PERFORMANCE

Pass 30 Apr 2015 40,199 miles

Both park cables rusting

Rear subframe shows evidence of corrossion starting

Fail 30 Apr 2015 40,199 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both park cables rusting

Rear subframe shows evidence of corrossion starting

Pass 1 May 2014 36,569 miles

Both park brake cables in poor condition

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear subframe, n/s front corner just starting to show corrossion

Pass 13 May 2013 35,365 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 35,239 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 34,985 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 34,984 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 34,655 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 33,540 miles
Pass 14 May 2009

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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E729 XTM is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 E729 XTM, 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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E729 XTM is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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