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F102 EGJ

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,256 mi
Last recorded28,256 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF102 EGJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 28,256 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 27,771 miles

Nearside Inner steering joint have slight play.

Fail 8 Jul 2021 27,728 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Inner steering joint have slight play.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 27,018 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 26,814 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 26,814 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 26,022 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 25,195 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 25,188 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 24,781 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 23,962 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 23,768 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 23,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 22,377 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 22,365 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 21,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

part of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2010 20,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 19,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jan 2008 19,264 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 18,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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F102 EGJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F102 EGJ, 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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F102 EGJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 29 September 1988.

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