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E928 ROH

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

5,640 mi
Last recorded5,640 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE928 ROH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2011 5,640 miles

both rear radios arm bearings worn

exhaust needs adjusting

general rust

slight wear in ball joints

Fail 28 Apr 2011 5,640 miles

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

both rear radios arm bearings worn

exhaust needs adjusting

general rust

slight wear in ball joints

Fail 9 Feb 2011 5,624 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Handbrake performance boarder line

Nearside front floor rusted close to perscribed area

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 3,404 miles

Bad oil leak on engine

Both front tyres close to limit

Lift in offside top ball joint

Play in offside rear radius arm bushes

Slight play in steering wheel

Fail 13 Oct 2009 3,283 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Bad oil leak on engine

Both front tyres close to limit

Lift in offside top ball joint

Play in offside rear radius arm bushes

Slight play in steering wheel

Pass 2 Oct 2008 98,898 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 98,876 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 98,534 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 98,534 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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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E928 ROH is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 E928 ROH, 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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E928 ROH is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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