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F991 EGN

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,791 mi
Last recorded66,791 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF991 EGN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,791 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,581 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 66,410 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 66,404 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 66,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 65,794 miles

After market exhaust fitted

Slight play in ball joints

Slight split in n/s/f subfarme mount

brake pipes under sealed

over sized wheels and tyres fitted

under body under sealed

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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F991 EGN is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F991 EGN, 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 F991 EGN registered?

F991 EGN is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is F991 EGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F991 EGN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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