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B18 LFL

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

54,125 mi
Last recorded54,125 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 LFL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 54,125 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 53,771 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 53,614 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 53,515 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 53,469 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 53,469 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 53,332 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 53,289 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 53,205 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 53,005 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 52,650 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 52,431 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,179 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 51,971 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 51,375 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,596 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,895 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 48,767 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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B18 LFL is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 B18 LFL, 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 B18 LFL registered?

B18 LFL is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 October 1988.

Is B18 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 LFL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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