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E886 NVF

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,663 mi
Last recorded58,663 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE886 NVF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,663 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 58,663 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 56,686 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake cable fouling exhaust

Fail 20 Jun 2012 56,686 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake cable fouling exhaust

Pass 28 Jun 2011 54,665 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills starting to corrode

front number plate damage

Fail 28 Jun 2011 54,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

both outer sills starting to corrode

front number plate damage

Pass 29 Jun 2010 50,695 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

accelerater pedal rubber missing

rubber plug missing front floor

slight corrosion floors to sills and inner arches .slight corrossion engine bay

slight noise nsr wheel bearing

slight play both front top ball joints

welding repairs sealed and painted

Fail 15 Jun 2010 50,692 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

accelerater pedal rubber missing

rubber plug missing front floor

slight corrosion floors to sills and inner arches .slight corrossion engine bay

slight noise nsr wheel bearing

slight play both front top ball joints

Pass 11 Jun 2009 49,887 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 49,206 miles

Corrosion showing in front and rear floor sections, metal brake pipes, front valance and all jacking points. All shock absorbers showing signs of weakness.

Nearside rear wheel bearing is noisy. Signs of wear in front subframe frame mountings and front tie rod bushes.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 48,694 miles

ADVISE : FRONT SUSPENSION TOP BALL JOINTS SLIGHTLY WORN.

ADVISE : HOLE IN NEAR SIDE FLOOR PAN AT REAR.

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING GETTING NOISY.

ADVISE : RUBBER FUEL HOSES TO CARBURETTOR CRACKING.

Pass 4 Jan 2006 47,974 miles

Corrosion showing at rear jacking points. Slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing. Plastic wheel arches and rear bumper have been removed.

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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E886 NVF is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E886 NVF, 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 E886 NVF registered?

E886 NVF is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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