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H154 EDV

1991 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

96,862 mi
Last recorded96,862 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1991 Austin Mini Mayfair68,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH154 EDV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 96,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold (7.1.2)

Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside & nearside floor pan, sill jacking point areas (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded boot floor (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 96,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 96,289 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 94,504 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 94,504 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 90,223 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

main beam warning light not working

play in top steering bush

wiper moter slow

Fail 15 Oct 2011 90,223 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

main beam warning light not working

play in top steering bush

wiper moter slow

Pass 21 Oct 2010 86,348 miles

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

offside and nearside outer sills rusty

slight movement in steering column bushes

Fail 16 Oct 2010 86,299 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside and nearside outer sills rusty

slight movement in steering column bushes

Pass 13 Oct 2009 83,333 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion to both front brake caliper pistons

some movement in both front seat mountings

surface corrosion to rear floor areas

Fail 9 Oct 2009 83,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

rear exhaust mounting loose

some movement in both front seat mountings

surface corrosion to rear floor areas

Pass 24 Oct 2008 82,371 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 82,371 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper 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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H154 EDV is a 1991 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1991 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.6% with a typical mileage of 68,063 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 H154 EDV, 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 35 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H154 EDV is a 1991 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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