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F137 AFL

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

28,462 mi
Last recorded28,462 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF137 AFL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 28,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 28,462 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 145/70r12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 28,214 miles

Nearside Front Upper ball joint has slight play

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2023 281,493 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 27,912 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 27,240 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 27,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat frame/hinges modified

slight bulge in nearside front tyre sidewall - thought to be manufacturing mark/deviation.advise regular inspection incase of defect

Fail 8 Jul 2013 27,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat frame/hinges modified

slight bulge in nearside front tyre sidewall - thought to be manufacturing mark/deviation.advise regular inspection incase of defect

Fail 4 Jul 2013 27,201 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat frame/hinges modified

slight bulge in nearside front tyre sidewall - thought to be manufacturing mark/deviation.advise regular inspection incase of defect

Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate cracked

Fail 22 Jun 2012 26,722 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate cracked

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jul 2011 26,133 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 5 Dec 2008 26,041 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 25,885 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 25,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 25,468 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 25,174 miles

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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F137 AFL is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F137 AFL, 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 F137 AFL registered?

F137 AFL is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 20 December 1988.

Is F137 AFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F137 AFL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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