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F108 LMO

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,538 mi
Last recorded16,538 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF108 LMO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 16,538 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 16,536 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 16,531 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 16,522 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed c0 too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 16,518 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 16,487 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 16,487 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 16,481 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 16,413 miles

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 26 Apr 2017 16,378 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 16,347 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 25 Mar 2015 16,332 miles

Oil leak

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

all four tyres perished between tread

fuel cap seal perished around edge

Fail 21 Mar 2014 16,321 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.D.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 16,321 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 16,264 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 16,232 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 16,212 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2009 16,153 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 16,046 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES

Pass 30 Nov 2007 15,892 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 15,811 miles

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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F108 LMO 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 85.7%.

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 F108 LMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F108 LMO registered?

F108 LMO is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F108 LMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F108 LMO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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