MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
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E740 GLK is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 E740 GLK, 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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What year was E740 GLK registered?
E740 GLK is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 17 November 1987.
Is E740 GLK safe to buy?
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