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E889 MMG

1987 Austin Mini Designer

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,237 mi
Last recorded93,237 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE889 MMG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 93,237 miles

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

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

offside rear valance corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 92,776 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 92,768 miles

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

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

rear corners of floor slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 91,076 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 91,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Floor has excessive corrions but not within prescribed areas

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 87,370 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing has small amount of noise when rotated

Pass 28 Mar 2007 86,399 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 85,186 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Designer?

Based on 4,630 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
841
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 473
Steering rack gaiter split 383
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 324
fog lamp not working 268
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 263
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E889 MMG is a 1987 Austin Mini Designer in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Designer fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E889 MMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Designer typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini Designer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E889 MMG is a 1987 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 7 August 1987.

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