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E754 DNU

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,646 mi
Last recorded66,646 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE754 DNU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2023 66,646 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering main lower frame cross pannel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached subframe mounting (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached subframe mounting broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2022 59,090 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 59,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner door step (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 52,593 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow from centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General surface corrosion on underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting corroded & weak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 52,568 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill to floor corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow from centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General surface corrosion on underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting corroded & weak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 50,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

slight leak on exhaust

Fail 7 Jan 2020 50,421 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable slightly frayed (1.1.15 (a))

slight leak on exhaust

Pass 14 Jan 2019 46,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

some play in n/s/f top and bottom ball joints

some play in o/s/f top and bottom ball joints

Pass 29 Dec 2017 40,957 miles

slight play in top swivel joints n/s & os

small hall in n/s inner sill at front

Pass 12 Dec 2016 35,705 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 33,509 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2015 33,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 31,008 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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E754 DNU is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 E754 DNU, 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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E754 DNU is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 April 1988.

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