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E89 FMX

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,045 mi
Last recorded81,045 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE89 FMX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 81,045 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 May 2013 80,960 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,842 miles

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 11 Jun 2012 77,694 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2011 72,969 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Jun 2011 72,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2010 67,701 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2010 67,599 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 60,992 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 60,987 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 587,612 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust system noisy

Fail 1 Feb 2007 58,387 miles

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

Front Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Rear Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 50,359 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s rear floor condition

oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2006 50,272 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

chip in windscreen zone b

o/s rear floor condition

oil leak

slight play in n/s steering rack

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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E89 FMX is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E89 FMX, 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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E89 FMX is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 19 May 1988.

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