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E850 ETF

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE850 ETF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2018

N/s and o/s subframe welded and sealed

Fail 4 May 2018

N/s and o/s subframe welded and sealed

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 65,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 65,555 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 65,555 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2013 64,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2012 62,290 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 60,949 miles

advise new clip on n/s cv joint

o/s steering rack gaitor twisted

Fail 1 Jul 2011 60,949 miles

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

advise new clip on n/s cv joint

o/s steering rack gaitor twisted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 59,117 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 57,130 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 55,777 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 54,194 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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E850 ETF is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E850 ETF, 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 E850 ETF registered?

E850 ETF is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 4 December 1987.

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