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E949 DUF

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,587 mi
Last recorded74,587 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE949 DUF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 74,587 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 72,400 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 71,969 miles

rear subframe and front floor areas rusting

Fail 26 Apr 2014 71,969 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear subframe rusting

Pass 13 Oct 2008 71,969 miles

offside and nearside rear inner valance ends getting rusty and weak

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2007 68,735 miles

Handbrake travel getting long

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

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

Rear sub-frame rusty and thin

Small hole in n/s/f floor

Some damage to n/s/r inner wheel rim

Various plates welded on car

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

n/s/f top of sill rusty and thin

o/s sill to floor rusty and thin

Fail 19 Jun 2007 68,497 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake travel getting long

hole in nsf floor

nsf top of sill rusty and thin

os sill to floor rusty and thin

rear subframe rusty and thin

small holes osf of sill

some damage to nsr inner wheel rim

various plates in front wheel arches

Pass 7 Jul 2006 54,463 miles

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

boot floor rusty @ thin by subframe mountinigs

plates in osf wheel arch poor

small hole in osf floor †

Fail 24 Jun 2006 54,457 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

small hole nsf floor

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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E949 DUF is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E949 DUF, 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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What year was E949 DUF registered?

E949 DUF is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 17 March 1988.

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