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E732 FLW

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,787 mi
Last recorded62,787 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE732 FLW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 62,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 60,055 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 59,902 miles

All tyre valves slightly deteriorated

Light corrosion on floor and sills

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 59,899 miles

Light corrosion on floors and sills

All tyre valves slightly delaminates

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 59,899 miles

All tyre valves slightly delaminates

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Light corrosion on floors and sills

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 59,759 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 59,759 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,741 miles

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

rear subframe coated in under body sealant

Fail 18 Jun 2014 59,741 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 58,977 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 15 Aug 2013 58,977 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

centre exhaust bracket insecure but system still supported

Fail 3 Jun 2013 58,950 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

drivers footwell under carpets corroded

engine over runs badly

nearside front floor / sill corroded in non prescribed area

steering wheel fitted upside down

Pass 7 Mar 2012 55,490 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 55,490 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,654 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 46,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four front ball joints showing play and steering rack ends showing play

Fail 4 Jun 2008 46,142 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four front ball joints showing play and steering rack ends showing play

Pass 4 Jun 2007 43,361 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 43,351 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 42,200 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 42,200 miles

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

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

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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E732 FLW is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E732 FLW, 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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E732 FLW is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 September 1987.

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