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F116 RWP

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

4,341 mi
Last recorded4,341 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF116 RWP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 4,341 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 4,138 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 4,123 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 4,106 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 4,096 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 4,084 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 4,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2013 4,053 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 4,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 3,954 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 3,942 miles

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

Horn is a gong (1.6.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 3,815 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 3,815 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 10,487 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 10,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 96,168 miles

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 16 Feb 2010 96,166 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 21 May 2008 96,039 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 90,079 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 90,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 92,761 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 92,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion in n/s/f and o/s/f inner sills/ floorpans

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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F116 RWP is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 F116 RWP, 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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F116 RWP is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 2 December 1988.

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