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E9 GBW

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,352 mi
Last recorded59,352 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 GBW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 59,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside MIRROR MISSING

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 59,352 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside MIRROR MISSING

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 55,991 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 55,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 55,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

boot floor corroded.

engine steady bracket broken.

fuel pipe close to exhaust.

slight play in n/s/r radius arm.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 50,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

corrosion on rear subframe.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 50,875 miles

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

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

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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

corrosion on rear subframe.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,497 miles

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

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

gearbox main shift bearing broken

Fail 21 Jul 2010 47,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

gearbox main shift bearing broken

Pass 24 Jun 2009 45,166 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 45,154 miles

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 44,045 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 42,602 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 41,272 miles

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

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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E9 GBW is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E9 GBW, 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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E9 GBW is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 August 1987.

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