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E841 SGL

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,494 mi
Last recorded32,494 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE841 SGL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 32,494 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear radius arm slightly seizing may need attention in the future.

Pass 26 May 2010 30,189 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

handbrake travel may need attention in the near future.

Pass 18 May 2009 26,476 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2008 24,677 miles

Various areas under vehicle rusty but not excessive at time of test

Fail 20 May 2008 24,674 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust bracket loose around pipe.

Various areas under vehicle rusty but not excessive at time of test

handbrake near the end of its travel

offside rear tyre tread cracking and near legal tread limit.

Pass 25 May 2007 22,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 20,696 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 20,694 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 May 2005 18,143 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2005 18,143 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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E841 SGL is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 E841 SGL, 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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E841 SGL is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 15 July 1988.

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