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E77 ERN

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

26,190 mi
Last recorded26,190 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE77 ERN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 26,190 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 26,177 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt INSECURE (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 25,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 25,860 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 25,859 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 25,859 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 25,740 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 25,655 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 25,482 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 25,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 25,423 miles

Both rear tyres cracked!

Oil leak!

Fail 4 Nov 2011 25,423 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both rear tyres cracked!

Oil leak!

Fail 28 Oct 2011 25,387 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front exhaust mounting broken, but exhaust not insecure

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

Rear fuel pipe slightly crushed

Pass 14 Oct 2010 25,291 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 25,167 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 25,167 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 24,995 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 24,788 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 24,785 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,579 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 24,579 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 24,252 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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E77 ERN is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E77 ERN, 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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E77 ERN is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 September 1987.

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