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E585 HWP

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

30,027 mi
Last recorded30,027 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE585 HWP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 30,027 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be miss-read

Movement in front sub-frame on lock to lock check

NSF & OSF footwell corrosion

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front sub-frame corroded

front valance corroded

hand brake has little reserve travel

no rear seat belts to check

ns door frame hole in lower part

oil leak

rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2015 30,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play track rod end (2.1.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play track rod end (2.1.5)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be miss-read

Movement in front sub-frame on lock to lock check

NSF & OSF footwell corrosion

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front sub-frame corroded

front valance corroded

hand brake has little reserve travel

no rear seat belts to check

ns door frame hole in lower part

oil leak

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2014 26,550 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing away from inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2014 26,550 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rear tyre wearing away from inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2013 25,113 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear tyre wearing away from inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2013 25,099 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear tyre wearing away from inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2012 24,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to offside sill

front scuttle panel and tops of front wings corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2011 21,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 21,100 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 19,229 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 15,072 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 10,676 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 10,247 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 10,247 miles

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)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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E585 HWP is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 40,471 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E585 HWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E585 HWP is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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