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E755 VKY

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

30,330 mi
Last recorded30,330 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE755 VKY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 30,330 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

areas of corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

offside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level

slight play in nearside rear radius arm bushes

slight play in offside and nearside front upper and lower ball joints

slight play in offside rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 22 Mar 2019 30,320 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear lower valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

areas of corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

offside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level

slight play in nearside rear radius arm bushes

slight play in offside and nearside front upper and lower ball joints

slight play in offside rear radius arm bushes

Pass 6 Apr 2018 29,082 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 29,082 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 28,015 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

offside front sidelight does not fully function

offside headlight reflector starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level

Fail 23 Mar 2017 28,013 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

offside front sidelight does not fully function

offside headlight reflector starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level

Pass 11 Mar 2016 25,901 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 23,554 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

nearside rear seatbelt operation slightly tight

surface corrosion build up on both outer sills

Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,584 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 13,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 8,569 miles

offside and nearside headlight aims at lowest level

offside headlight loose

play in offside steering rack arm

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Apr 2011 8,569 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

offside and nearside headlight aims at lowest level

offside headlight loose

play in offside steering rack arm

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Mar 2010 4,307 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)

slight blurring on both headlight beam patterns

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

Pass 14 Apr 2009 98,907 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

slight play in offside and nearside front upper and lower ball joints

Pass 7 Apr 2008 92,770 miles

hydrocarbon level high at natural idle speed

slight wear in wiper linkage

Pass 16 May 2007 88,098 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 87,513 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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E755 VKY is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E755 VKY, 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 E755 VKY registered?

E755 VKY is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 24 September 1987.

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