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E890 OBV

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,323 mi
Last recorded85,323 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE890 OBV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 85,323 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 81,590 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 77,080 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 76,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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E890 OBV is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E890 OBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E890 OBV registered?

E890 OBV is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 15 June 1988.

Is E890 OBV safe to buy?

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